What does Faustus promise to the devil in exchange for great knowledge, riches and power for a period of 24 years ?
A. his body
B. his house
C. his soul
D. his horse
Faustus’ servant shares his name with a famous German composer. Who ?
Faustus’ servant s his name with a famous German composer. Who ?
A. Bach
B. Schumann
C. Beethoven
D. Wagner
When, is it estimated, was ’Dr Faustus’ first performed ?
When, is it estimated, was ’Dr Faustus’ first performed ?
A. 1594
B. 1604
C. 1590
D. 1593
Who wrote following lines: “_________ I am involved in mankind: and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” ?
Who wrote following lines: “_________ I am involved in mankind: and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” ?
A. John Donne
B. John Milton
C. Earnest Hemingway
D. Lawrence
The first regular English comedy, based on the model of the Latin comedy, is attributed to___________?
The first regular English comedy, based on the model of the Latin comedy, is attributed to___________?
A. Nicholas Udall
B. Thomas Colwell
C. Lord Burghley
D. none of the above
What is the meaning of “Renaissance” ?
What is the meaning of “Renaissance” ?
A. Rebirth, revival and re-awaking
B. Reveal, revel and reverie
C. Raillery, renunciation and recoup
D. none of the above
Shakespeare made Stratford his regular home in ?
Shakespeare made Stratford his regular home in ?
A. About 1611
B. About 1610
C. About 1609
D. About 1608
Who declared him as Britain’s greatest dramatist in 1598 ?
Who declared him as Britain’s greatest dramatist in 1598 ?
A. Queen Elizabeth
B. Francis Meres, a lawyer
C. Burbage, an actor
D. King James
Shakespeare’s only son Hamnet died in_____________?
Shakespeare’s only son Hamnet died in_____________?
A. 1595
B. 1596
C. 1597
D. 1598
Ann Hathaway was____________years older than Shakespeare?
Ann Hathaway was____________years older than Shakespeare?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10