This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Classics > Paradise Lost > Paradise Lost – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Paradise Lost Quiz 9 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does Carlo know when it is safe to go outside? A) It gets very quiet. B) The firefighters arrive. C) The radio newscaster says the fire has passed. D) He can't see the flames through the windows. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It gets very quiet. 2. (adj) exceeding beyond all limits A) Obdurate. B) Tempestuous. C) Ignominious. D) Transcendent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transcendent. 3. 25 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. E) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 4. Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance A) Transcendent. B) Transgress. C) Perdition. D) Vain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Vain. 5. (adj) stubborn; unable to be moved A) Ignominious. B) Transcendent. C) Obdurate. D) Pleading. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Obdurate. 6. In the interaction between Abdiel and Satan (lines 110-135), the narrator's perspective is best revealed by: A) Abdiel's steadfast resolve in confronting Satan. B) Satan's haughty and confident stride. C) The narrator's admiration for Satan's charisma. D) The detailed description of the armor and weapons. E) The contrast between Abdiel's and Satan's visions of victory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abdiel's steadfast resolve in confronting Satan. 7. If you are dedicated to a sport then you will ..... A) Clap for the players. B) Work hard at that sport. C) Always be success. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Work hard at that sport. 8. Paradise Lost was written by Milton at a time in his life that A) Was full of loss and unhappiness. B) Reflected his wealth and popularity with the King. C) Reflected the Commonwealth and its popularity. D) Was fun and rewarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was full of loss and unhappiness. 9. The interaction between Abdiel and Satan in lines 110-135 ( "Satan with vast ..... securely him defi'd" ) serves to: A) Showcase Abdiel's diplomatic approach to conflict resolution. B) Reveal the underlying respect between the two adversaries. C) Highlight the ideological divide and Abdiel's courage in the face of evil. D) Illustrate Satan's willingness to reconsider his rebellion. E) Establish a moment of comic relief amid the tense atmosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Highlight the ideological divide and Abdiel's courage in the face of evil. 10. What is most likely the reason that Carlo does not call his father? A) The phone is not working. B) His father is busy at work. C) Carlo's parents are divorced. D) Carlo's father had died in an accident. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carlo's father had died in an accident. 11. Who is invoked by Milton? A) Muse. B) Uriel. C) Gabriel. D) Eve. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Muse. 12. The "crystal mirror" of the lake holding the reflection of the bank (lines 260-265) suggests that the Garden of Eden is A) An unspoiled sanctuary that perfectly mirrors the heavens. B) A place of self-reflection and recognition for its inhabitants. C) A setting that embodies purity and clarity in its natural elements. D) A landscape prone to introspection and deep understanding. E) An environment filled with illusions and hidden truths. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A setting that embodies purity and clarity in its natural elements. 13. The "Tree of Life" and "Tree of Knowledge" (lines 195-220) within the garden setting primarily symbolize A) The abundance and diversity of life in Eden. B) The moral and philosophical choices facing humanity. C) The aesthetic beauty and natural wonder of the garden. D) The hierarchical structure of the plant kingdom. E) The essential nutrients needed for physical sustenance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The moral and philosophical choices facing humanity. 14. People that live in the rain forest probably eat ..... A) At the many restaurants being built. B) The plants and animals of the rain forest. C) Food brought in from other countries. D) Small amounts because they are poor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The plants and animals of the rain forest. 15. Who does God expel from Heaven? A) Gabriel. B) Uriel. C) Satan. D) Raphael. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Satan. 16. Taken together, the lines 100-105 ( "High in the midst ..... terrible array" ) most directly present: A) An account of a peaceful resolution to conflict. B) A vivid depiction of the beginning of a celestial battle. C) A reflection on the nature of leadership in times of strife. D) A description of a festive gathering among the angels. E) A narration of the angels' daily life in heaven. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A vivid depiction of the beginning of a celestial battle. 17. The U.S ..... corn to other countries. A) Exports. B) Imports. C) Remedies. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exports. 18. True or False:Milton believed in the authority of the Bible. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Paradise Lost is a(n) ..... A) Play. B) Novel. C) Epic poem. D) Short story. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Epic poem. 20. Why did Carlo Put on long pants and a woolen shirt? A) It is growing cold outside. B) He is protecting himself from the fire. C) He doesn't have any clothes to wear. D) He doesn't want to get scratched while working outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He is protecting himself from the fire. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesClassics QuizzesParadise Lost Quiz 1Paradise Lost Quiz 2Paradise Lost Quiz 3Paradise Lost Quiz 4Paradise Lost Quiz 5Paradise Lost Quiz 6Paradise Lost Quiz 7Paradise Lost Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books