Which is/are typical of the supernatural in medieval romance ?
A. enchantment
B. spells
C. fairy trickery
D. All of the Above
How was Christine de Pizan a unique female writer for her time ?
How was Christine de Pizan a unique female writer for her time ?
A. she was the only woman to work in the oral tradition
B. she was the first female mystic
C. she wrote in order to support herself
D. she was the only woman to write medieval lays
With which literary form is Ancrene Wisse most closely related ?
With which literary form is Ancrene Wisse most closely related ?
A. estate satire
B. medieval lays
C. conduct books
D. medieval allegory
Who wrote The Rules of Courtly Love ?
Who wrote The Rules of Courtly Love ?
A. Christine de Pizan
B. Catherine of Sienna
C. Andreas Capellanus
D. Chretien de Troye
In the context of Medieval literature, what does “inner rule” mean ?
In the context of Medieval literature, what does “inner rule” mean ?
A. it includes issues that pertain to the heart
B. it is part of the anchoress’ inner self
C. it is the most important part of Ancrene Wisse
D. All of the Above
Which of the following women is most closely associated with monastic life ?
Which of the following women is most closely associated with monastic life ?
A. Marie de France
B. Hildegard of Bingen
C. Christine de Pizan
D. The Wife of Bath
What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?
What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?
A. paradox
B. affective piety
C. imagery
D. pathos
How did the fall of Roman imperialism affect Britain ?
How did the fall of Roman imperialism affect Britain ?
A. it led to the rise of Germanic cultures
B. it created a conflict Christianity and paganism
C. it led to the end of Roman forms of governing
D. All of the Above
How do historians explain the increase in the number of troubadours in the Middle Ages ?
How do historians explain the increase in the number of troubadours in the Middle Ages ?
A. the public disinterest in popular tales about romance
B. the increased interest in stories written in medieval Latin
C. the decreased public interest in religious stories
D. the French lords’ lack of interest in tales of courtly love
What is a “lay” in medieval literature ?
What is a “lay” in medieval literature ?
A. a short lyrical poem
B. a story of a saint’s life
C. a type of book of hours
D. a devotional text used by anchoresses