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Paradise Lost Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. According to Brazil's government, in 2004 deforestation in the Amazon destroyed an area slightly larger than the state of Texas.
2. Why did the author choose to title the reading passage with a question?
3. What is NOT a theme in Paradise Lost?
4. In lines 190-195 ( "So saying ..... from his seat" ), the narrator suggests that:
5. Paradise Lost was written first in Latin, then translated to Early Modern English.
6. John Milton, in his 40s, lost his .....
7. What is NOT a result of Cromwell's rise to power?
8. Having unlimited power
9. (adj) imploring; begging in earnest
10. What was John Milton's religion?
11. What did Milton think was the most crucial part of life? (Politically)
12. Instead of writing "war is ..... ", Milton chose to do what?
13. I think it saddened him to see people so ..... and unwilling to change their positions rather than willing to consider issues on their merits.
14. Milton's important work that argued for freedom of the press is called
15. For a time, and on behalf of Parliament, Milton wrote ..... in defense of religious and civil freedoms.
16. In lines 200-210 ( "Amazement seiz'd ..... madding Wheels" ), the narrator's description of the battle primarily conveys:
17. The inclusion of mythical references such as "Hesperian Fables" (line 250) in the description of the garden's setting primarily serves to
18. What is the name of John Milton's most famous work?
19. True or False:Not only does Paradise Lost depict the fall of man, but it also depicts Satan's fall.
20. In "Paradise Lost", Milton uses the phrase "angry Victor" in reference to .....
21. If the guilty parties don't come forward, they could face arrest, felony charges, and the public ..... of having their mug shots posted online.
22. Milton believed the fall of Man was necessary because .....
23. Desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
24. What type of narration is used in 'Paradise Lost'?
25. Milton's portrayal of the "Heaven on Earth" in lines 205-210 is meant to convey which of the following?
26. It has been almost commonplace to see prominent figures fall foul of the law or business leaders ..... the code of ethics.
27. What is a Cherub?
28. How did Milton create Paradise Lost?
29. Which is NOT one of the reasons why Milton wrote Paradise Lost?
30. True or False:John Milton was highly educated.
31. Who led Parliament, made England a republic, and beheaded Charles I?
32. Milton lived and wrote during a politically turbulent time in English history. During his life, the English Civil Wars resulted in the execution of the king and the installation of ..... as the leader of a republican government.
33. Rationalism asserts that emotions and beliefs, rather than reason, are the only sources of knowledge.
34. The place or state in which one suffers eternal punishment
35. Paradise Lost tells the story of .....
36. In context, the "umbrageous Grots and Caves" (lines 255-260) suggest that the Garden of Eden is
37. John Milton was a ..... writer during the English Renaissance.
38. That student is an ..... rapper.
39. All the animals are surveyed by Satan and he finally chooses .....
40. The poem tells the story of the fall and war in Heaven, including Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden.
41. The reason we are reading this?
42. John Milton is considered to be the most significant English author after .....
43. How is the passage organized?
44. How does Carlo first learn that the fire is headed his way?
45. Milton lost his ..... due to writing pamphlets. Consequently, he had to dictate the lines of "Paradise Lost" .
46. Which character directly blames God for the consequences of the choices he made with a free will?
47. Who is the main character in Paradise Lost? (The anti-hero)
48. The narrative voice in the excerpt from "Paradise Lost" Book VI can best be described as:
49. Which King did Milton publicly call for his execution?
50. Milton went blind halfway through his life.
51. What does Satan tell Beelzebub their sole purpose will be?
52. The tone of the opening lines ( "So spake the Sovran voice ..... ") is best described as:
53. Who was Satan's ally?
54. If two things are comparable then they are almost .....
55. If you and your boyfriend reconciled your relationship, then you .....
56. Which of these is a remedy for bad grades?
57. Exceeding or surpassing usual limits
58. Characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
59. In lines 80-85, the diction used to describe Satan's forces ("fierie Region, stretcht ..... hasting on") most directly suggests:
60. True or False:John Milton expressed controversial opinions on religion and politics in his non-fiction writings.
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