The character named Comus is often seen by critics as a prototype of what character Milton later portrayed ?
A. Jesus
B. Samson
C. Satan
D. Adam
The Poetry of John Milton
Which of the following themes IS NOT important to John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” ?
Which of the following themes IS NOT important to John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” ?
A. Sexual desire
B. Seeking God’s Will and Guidance
C. What it means to be the “Son of God”
D. Temptation
In “Samson Agonistes,” Harapha exits because of what reason ?
In “Samson Agonistes,” Harapha exits because of what reason ?
A. Samson will not fight him.
B. He does not want to fight Samson.
C. He must hurry to catch up with Dalila.
D. He has been called back to his hometown of Gath.
John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is written in a(n) style ?
John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is written in a(n) style ?
A. plain
B. luminescent
C. Latinate
D. Sophistic
In Book Six of “Paradise Lost,” Adam is told of what major event ?
In Book Six of “Paradise Lost,” Adam is told of what major event ?
A. The fall of the Son
B. The fall of the Rebel Angels
C. The fall of God
D. The death of Michael
John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” is best described by which of the following genres ?
John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” is best described by which of the following genres ?
A. Pastoral elegy
B. Prose polemic
C. Blank verse tragedy
D. Epic
According to John Milton’s view of the structure of the universe, the “Created Universe” is surrounded by what ?
According to John Milton’s view of the structure of the universe, the “Created Universe” is surrounded by what ?
A. Heaven
B. Hell
C. Chaos
D. Sunshine
“Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?
“Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?
A. In “Samson,” Harapha is Samson’s enemy, but he is not in “Judges.”
B. In “Samson,” Samson is a Jew, but he is not in “Judges.”
C. In “Samson,” Samson marries the Woman of Timnah, but not in “Judges.”
D. In “Samson,” Samson never worships Dagon, but he does in “Judges.”
John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is most similar in linguistic style to what books from “Paradise Lost” ?
John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” is most similar in linguistic style to what books from “Paradise Lost” ?
A. Three and Four
B. Five and Six
C. Eight and Nine
D. Eleven and Twelve
In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?
In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?
A. the Chorus has just stated it hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
B. Samson hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
C. Dalila usually dresses in a more understated Puritan manner.
D. Samson is blind.