In what country did the Renaissance begin ?
A. Italy
B. France
C. England
D. Germany
John Milton was 34 when he married Mary Powell. How old was she ?
John Milton was 34 when he married Mary Powell. How old was she ?
A. 48
B. 34
C. 22
D. 17
Which of these words or usages did Milton NOT coin ?
Which of these words or usages did Milton NOT coin ?
A. Space used to mean “outer space”
B. Unaccountable
C. Pandemonium
D. Blatant
Milton continued his studies at Cambridge. Which college of the university did he attend ?
Milton continued his studies at Cambridge. Which college of the university did he attend ?
A. Pembroke College
B. Trinity College
C. Christ’s College
D. St. Xavier’s College
In which city was Milton ?
In which city was Milton ?
A. Norwich
B. York
C. London
D. Canterbury
In 1638 and 1639 Milton traveled abroad. In which country did he spend most of the time ?
In 1638 and 1639 Milton traveled abroad. In which country did he spend most of the time ?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Italy
D. Spain
How many times did Milton marry ?
How many times did Milton marry ?
A. 2
B. 0
C. 1
D. 3
What are the beginning and ending dates of the Elizabethan era ?
What are the beginning and ending dates of the Elizabethan era ?
A. 1558-1603
B. 1500-1520
C. 1560-1570
D. 1575-1600
Which of the following was the Tower of London used for in the Elizabethan age ?
Which of the following was the Tower of London used for in the Elizabethan age ?
A. As an astronomical observation deck
B. As a storage place for grain
C. As a prison
D. As a school for the royal children
Elizabeth’s reign was longer than that of any other Tudor. When she died at the age of 69 in 1603, how many years had she reigned ?
Elizabeth’s reign was longer than that of any other Tudor. When she died at the age of 69 in 1603, how many years had she reigned ?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50