Paradise Lost John Milton Quiz 3 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is Milton's stated purpose in Paradise Lost?

Correct Answer: C) To justify the ways of God to men.

2. How many narrative arcs does Paradise Lost have?

Correct Answer: A) 2.

3. In the phrase, "thy seed shall bruise our foe, " "thy" refers to:

Correct Answer: D) Eve.

4. Who "headlong themselves they threw Down from the verge of Heav'n" ?

Correct Answer: C) Rebel angels.

5. Eve before the Fall might best be described as:

Correct Answer: D) A docile, vain creature.

6. When was Paradise Regained published?

Correct Answer: A) 1671.

7. Which devil advocates a renewal of all-out war against God?

Correct Answer: B) Moloch.

8. Who was the first to eat the forbidden fruit?

Correct Answer: B) Eve.

9. The Archangel Michael might best be described as:

Correct Answer: C) Firm and militant.

10. After they have both eaten from the Tree of Knowledge, the first thing Adam and Eve do is:

Correct Answer: C) Satisfy their sexual desire for each other.

11. How many times does Milton invoke a muse?

Correct Answer: C) Three.

12. Who is "till wand'ring o'er the earth" ?

Correct Answer: A) Satan's associates.

13. When Satan leaps over the fence into Paradise, what does Milton liken him to?

Correct Answer: C) A wolf leaping into a sheep's pen.

14. Sin was born out of Satan's:

Correct Answer: A) Head.

15. The battle between God's army and Satan's rebels in heaven lasted:

Correct Answer: B) Three days.

16. Which of the angels is considered a hero for arguing against Satan?

Correct Answer: A) Abdiel.

17. Inspired by Satan's victory over man, Sin and Death construct:

Correct Answer: C) A bridge from hell to earth.

18. For inspiration in writing the poem, Milton says he depends on:

Correct Answer: B) The Holy Spirit.

19. According to Paradise Lost, which of the following does God not create?

Correct Answer: D) He creates everything.

20. What is the stated subject of Paradise Lost?

Correct Answer: D) Adam and Eve's disobedience.