British Literature Quiz 25 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which detail from Gilgamesh:A New English Version is the best example of an intervention by a supernatural force?

Correct Answer: C) A voice from heaven tells Gilgamesh to attack Humbaba.

2. A medieval play based on biblical history and scriptural themes. These plays were first performed as part of the church service.

Correct Answer: A) Mystery Play.

3. What is extremely odd about Wordsworth's (remember, he's a Romantic) "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge?"

Correct Answer: B) It admits the city is part of nature.

4. Short poem characterized by emotion, melody, and imagination; started in the medieval period and continued since then

Correct Answer: A) Lyric.

5. The author tells the story form the viewpoint of one character, using either first or third person.

Correct Answer: A) Limited Point of View.

6. A sudden change or shift in ones life or circumstances

Correct Answer: D) Vicissitude.

7. A song or songlike poem that tells a story,

Correct Answer: A) Ballad.

8. The most literature was written during this period.

Correct Answer: C) Renaissance.

9. Enlightened thinkers wanted change because they felt that society was being governed by

Correct Answer: A) Religion.

10. The first English dramatist was

Correct Answer: B) Cristopher Marlowe.

11. The measured rhythm of a poem

Correct Answer: A) Meter.

12. The willingness of people to hand over their rights to a ruler in exchange for protection from their government, was called the

Correct Answer: D) Social Contract.

13. William Shakespeare will have ..... anniversary this year.

Correct Answer: B) 400th.

14. Adjective:Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

Correct Answer: D) Scrupulous.

15. Why was Confucious famous?

Correct Answer: B) He was a philosopher.

16. What was the Golden Rule that he lived by?

Correct Answer: A) Treat others how you wish to be treated.

17. In which of the following books can you find newly invented words?

Correct Answer: C) Ulysses.

18. In Chapter 11 of Frankenstein, we learn that the monster has had to learn about the world differently than human babies do. Why?

Correct Answer: B) The monster is awakened rather than born, so he already has a lot of knowledge.

19. Graceful in motion, moving and bending with ease

Correct Answer: A) Lithe.

20. Which tone is the poem written?

Correct Answer: C) Cheerful and pleasant tone.