English Literature (1) Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. What does the word 'stole' in Stanza 4 mean?
2. Words used within a particular profession or group, may be difficult for others to understand
3. What happens in Act 2 Scene 1?
4. The meaning of rudely is
5. Christopher Marlowe died on
6. Made a sound on the wall ;
7. Priyanka's grandmother bought fish from
8. Where was Wilde in 1881?
9. Believed "a thing of beauty is a joy forever"
10. Analysis of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales:What is the significance of the pilgrimage in The Canterbury Tales?
11. What is the 'Foreshadowing' technique in music?
12. One of Abu Ali's donkeys hid behind the rocks.
13. ..... on the beach, you can see amazing scenery from the window of my house.
14. Which tree was the writer perched on in his garden one day?
15. What did l'Abbaye ask as his remuneration?
16. It is the ..... (quickly) built stadium in New Zealand.
17. What does Portia finally accept as a token of thanks from Bassanio?
18. In Gulliver's Travels, what were the Houyhnhnms?
19. How did the Licensing Act of 1737 contribute to the rise of the novel in the 18th century?
20. Who proves to be more competent than the men in the trial scene?
21. A Sanskrit drama by Kalidasa that tells of a love between a king and a woman who lives in the forest.
22. 'Other boys didn't dream, they had catapults.' What does a 'catapult' mean?
23. Who coined the term negetive capability?
24. What is the correct order of the story plot-line?
25. What is the most dangerous enemy of the king?
26. Who in this story is described as 'rosy cheeked?
27. Jan and Mike are picking up pine cones. They drop them into the large basket. They see ducks swimming in the pond. It is important for the community to keep everything clean. Grandma and Grandpa help clean the benches and picnic tables. What is the setting of the story?
28. "Ghana is a developing country." In literature, the phrase "developing country" is an example of
29. What is the meaning of explore?
30. Why was the sparrow going to die?
31. Who called ju a 'young lady'
32. What type of character is the hero of the story, who is usually in conflict with another character?
33. What is the central theme of the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling?
34. In the poem, what does the apple symbolize?
35. The cheerful music of the boy playing the violin delighted the .....
36. Which period saw the rise of black writers like Baldwin and Ellison?
37. The Victorian Era was in the ..... century.
38. Demonstrate you understand the main ideas, events, characters, settings by discussing the deeper implications of the text is AO
39. 'Walk the deck my Captain liesFallen cold and dead.'Who is the 'captain' they are referring to?
40. Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stones Judged by this first volume, the Harry Potter books are a fine addition to English children's fantasy literature. Harry Potter, orphaned when his parents are killed by the evil wizard Voldemort, is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles-ordinary, non-magical people. Harry is rather out of place there, but things improve greatly for him when goes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry-except that one of the staff is in league with Voldemort. Part of the attention of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone comes from the familiar but at the same time exotic setting of an English public school, complete with houses and schoolboy adventures, in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the world and win the house cup. So Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will be a great Christmas present for kids who haven't read it yet-and it is a book that adults (at least those without stunted imaginations) can read as well. A book review by Danny Yee @ 2000 http://dannyreviews.com/ The story of Harry Potter began when .....
41. Do you are pardoned by your parents ever or will be ever logically?
42. The mind should be .....
43. Identify the tense I had played the game before he came.
44. What does Bassanio decide to do with Antonio after the trial?
45. What is semantics?
46. Choose the right sentence belowYou really should start eating betterYou should took exercise every day I don't think you should work so hardYou should gone out in the sun You should go and see for yourself
47. ..... Mira forget my exercise book, but she also didn't even apologize for forgetting it.
48. Read "The Merchant of Venice " chapter 8" and answer the following questions:True or FalseThe American man told Salerio about the drown ship.
49. What is the opposite of different?
50. A kind of poetry written by Britons.
51. What do the history plays show?
52. What does the child think the railings are for?
53. Choose the correct opposite for 'shut'
54. How does the sea's behavior change from stanza 1 to stanza 3?
55. Match the following cause with the appropriate effect! ..... The temperature was set too high.
56. What is the definition of character?
57. What is the lesson learned from the passage, 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
58. In January the year just begins.In February there's a Valentine for everyone.In March the winds can blow and blow.In April spring comes and there's no more snow.In May the air is fresh and clean.In June the grass is long and green.In July the sun is high in the sky.In August hot winds go blowing by.In September we children go to school.In October Halloween fun is the rule.In November we have a day of Thanksgiving.In December there's holiday fun in giving.After reading the poem, answer these questions ..... What season is mentioned?a. autumnb. Summerc. Winter d. dry seasone. spring
59. The elves were sad to see the shoes and clothes that were made for them
60. Which is the highest literary award in the world?