Paradise Lost John Milton Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which angel wields a large sword in the battle and wounds Satan?
2. Throughout the poem, Satan transforms himself into many creatures. Which creature does Satan not turn into?
3. What does Eve do when she first becomes conscious?
4. Which angel does Satan trick by disguising himself as a cherub?
5. Which angel tells Adam about the future in Books XI and XII?
6. Earth is described as being connected to heaven by a:
7. Which of the following is not a character in Paradise Lost?
8. Everyday before the Fall Adam and Eve went out to work. What did their work consist of?
9. In how many books is Paradise Lost divided?
10. In what book does the fall take place?
11. The main reason for Adam's fall might best be described as:
12. When was the first edition of the poem Paradise Lost published?
13. "Paradise Lost" is considered a:
14. The reason for Satan's fall might best be described as:
15. In which style did John Milton write the poem Paradise Lost?
16. The two archangels who serve as generals in God's army are:
17. Who will fall through his own "fault" ?
18. Who discusses cosmology and the battle of Heaven with Adam?
19. Who was sent to Earth to warn Man of the dangers he was facing?
20. Who pondered, "How such united force of gods, how such As stood like these, could ever know repulse? " ?
21. Adam, Satan, and Eve herself are all dazzled by Eve's:
22. What is the name of the sequel to Paradise Lost?
23. What are the best words to describe the Garden of Eden, the weather, and nature in general, before the Fall of Adam and Eve?
24. Which is the longest book?
25. In which book of the Bible does the story of Adam and Eve occur?
26. On the second day of battle in heaven, what does Satan use that surprises God's forces?
27. Who is the main protagonist of Paradise Lost?
28. Who was the companion of Adam in paradise?
29. Who is described? "For dignity composed and high exploit: But all was false and hollow"
30. The reason for Eve's fall might best be described as:
31. In an attempt to defeat God and his angels, what do the rebel angels make?
32. Who might be considered the friendliest and most sociable of all God's angels?
33. When Michael tells Adam what will become of mankind after the Fall, he is actually narrating stories taken directly from:
34. Satan's name before he fell from heaven was:
35. Which one is the longest book in Milton's Paradise Lost?
36. Which of the following is not found in Hell?
37. In the phrase, "thy seed shall bruise our foe, " the "seed" refers to:
38. Which statement about the Earth is asserted as true in Paradise Lost?
39. At what point does the narration unfolds in the poem Paradise Lost?
40. Which of the following poets does Milton emulate?
41. What is Milton's stated purpose in Paradise Lost?
42. How many narrative arcs does Paradise Lost have?
43. In the phrase, "thy seed shall bruise our foe, " "thy" refers to:
44. Who "headlong themselves they threw Down from the verge of Heav'n" ?
45. Eve before the Fall might best be described as:
46. When was Paradise Regained published?
47. Which devil advocates a renewal of all-out war against God?
48. Who was the first to eat the forbidden fruit?
49. The Archangel Michael might best be described as:
50. After they have both eaten from the Tree of Knowledge, the first thing Adam and Eve do is:
51. How many times does Milton invoke a muse?
52. Who is "till wand'ring o'er the earth" ?
53. When Satan leaps over the fence into Paradise, what does Milton liken him to?
54. Sin was born out of Satan's:
55. The battle between God's army and Satan's rebels in heaven lasted:
56. Which of the angels is considered a hero for arguing against Satan?
57. Inspired by Satan's victory over man, Sin and Death construct:
58. For inspiration in writing the poem, Milton says he depends on:
59. According to Paradise Lost, which of the following does God not create?
60. What is the stated subject of Paradise Lost?