ELIZABETH AGE

QUESTION
PRACTICE BY
YOGESH TIWARI

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ELIZABETH AGE QUESTION PRACTICE BY YOGESH TIWARI
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POETS
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2. EDMUND SPENSER

1. Which of Edmund Spenser's works is considered his most famous epic

poem?

a) "Amoretti"

b) "The Faerie Queene"

c) "Prothalamion"

d) "The Shepheardes Calender"

Answer: b) "The Faerie Queene"

2. "The Shepheardes Calender" is divided into how many eclogues, each

representing a month of the year?

a) 10

b) 12

c) 14

d) 15
Answer: b) 12

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3. In "The Faerie Queene," which knight represents Holiness?

a) Redcrosse

b) Britomart

c) Artegall

d) Guyon
Answer: a) Redcrosse

4. What is the primary theme of "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Love and betrayal

b) Moral virtues

c) War and peace

d) Economic struggles
Answer: b) Moral virtues

5. Which poem by Spenser celebrates his courtship and marriage?

a) "Prothalamion"

b) "Amoretti and Epithalamion"

c) "The Ruines of Rome"

d) "Muiopotmos"
Answer: b) "Amoretti and Epithalamion"

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6. Who is the allegorical representation of Queen Elizabeth I in "The Faerie
Queene"?

a) Gloriana

b) Belphoebe

c) Britomart

d) Una
Answer: a) Gloriana

7. In "The Shepheardes Calender," which character often gives moral or

philosophical advice?

a) Colin Clout

b) Hobbinol

c) Cuddie

d) Rosalind
Answer: a) Colin Clout

8. What is the name of the spider in "Muiopotmos"?

a) Arachne

b) Clarion

c) Aragnol

d) Spinner
Answer: c) Aragnol
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9. "Prothalamion" was written to celebrate the wedding of whom?

a) Spenser's friends

b) His two daughters

c) The daughters of the Earl of Worcester

d) Queen Elizabeth I
Answer: c) The daughters of the Earl of Worcester

10. In "The Faerie Queene," Britomart represents which virtue?

a) Temperance

b) Chastity

c) Justice

d) Courtesy
Answer: b) Chastity

11. Which sonnet sequence did Spenser dedicate to his wife, Elizabeth Boyle?

a) "Amoretti"

b) "Astrophel"

c) "Prothalamion"

d) "Daphnaida"
Answer: a) "Amoretti"

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12. Which character symbolizes truth in "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Gloriana

b) Una

c) Archimago

d) Duessa
Answer: b) Una

13. The character Duessa in "The Faerie Queene" represents what?

a) Virtue

b) Deceit

c) Truth

d) Justice
Answer: b) Deceit

14. "The Ruines of Time" is a reflection on what theme?

a) Love's endurance

b) The fall of empires

c) Economic prosperity

d) Nature’s beauty
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Answer: b) The fall of empires

15. In "Astrophel," Spenser mourns the death of which poet?

a) Sir Walter Raleigh

b) Sir Philip Sidney

c) William Shakespeare

d) Christopher Marlowe
Answer: b) Sir Philip Sidney

16. Which virtue is represented by Guyon in "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Temperance

b) Justice

c) Courage

d) Friendship
Answer: a) Temperance

17. In "The Faerie Queene," who is the embodiment of justice?

a) Britomart

b) Artegall

c) Redcrosse

d) Gloriana
Answer: b) Artegall

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18. "Mother Hubberd’s Tale" is a satire primarily targeting which group?

a) Nobility

b) Clergy and courtiers

c) Farmers

d) Foreigners
Answer: b) Clergy and courtiers

19. Which pastoral elegy did Spenser write to mourn Sir Philip Sidney?

a) "Daphnaida"

b) "Astrophel"

c) "The Shepheardes Calender"

d) "Muiopotmos"
Answer: b) "Astrophel"

20. What type of poem is "Fowre Hymnes"?

a) Epic

b) Religious and philosophical meditations

c) Love sonnet

d) Narrative romance
Answer: b) Religious and philosophical meditations
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21. In "The Shepheardes Calender," which season symbolizes youth and love?

a) Summer

b) Spring

c) Winter

d) Autumn
Answer: b) Spring

22. Who is the lady love addressed in "Amoretti"?

a) Una

b) Gloriana

c) Rosalind

d) Elizabeth Boyle
Answer: d) Elizabeth Boyle

23. The line "Sweet Thames, run softly, till I end my song" is from which
work by Spenser?

a) "Prothalamion"

b) "The Faerie Queene"

c) "Astrophel"

d) "Daphnaida"
Answer: a) "Prothalamion"

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24. Spenser dedicated "The Faerie Queene" to which monarch?

a) King James I

b) Queen Mary I

c) Queen Elizabeth I

d) King Henry VIII

Answer: c) Queen Elizabeth I

25. "Complaints" is a collection of Spenser’s poems addressing what themes?

a) Joy and celebration

b) Sorrow and decay

c) Comedy and humor

d) War and victory

Answer: b) Sorrow and decay

26. Who is the main antagonist in the first book of "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Archimago

b) Artegall

c) Belphoebe

d) Colin Clout
Answer: a) Archimago

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27. Which book of "The Faerie Queene" discusses the virtue of friendship?

a) Book I

b) Book II

c) Book III

d) Book IV
Answer: d) Book IV

28. In "Colin Clouts Come Home Againe," Spenser reflects on what theme?

a) His pastoral ideal

b) His disillusionment with the court

c) His love for Rosalind

d) His fear of mortality

Answer: b) His disillusionment with the court

29. What creature plays a significant symbolic role in "Muiopotmos"?

a) A butterfly

b) A lion

c) An owl

d) A dragon
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Answer: a) A butterfly

30. Who does Britomart seek in "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Her lost father

b) Her true love, Artegall

c) Her sister

d) Gloriana
Answer: b) Her true love, Artegall

31. "The Teares of the Muses" laments the decline of what?

a) Art and poetry

b) Religious piety

c) Scientific innovation

d) Social equality
Answer: a) Art and poetry

33. In "The Faerie Queene," which character is an embodiment of purity and

innocence?

a) Britomart

b) Una

c) Archimago

d) Duessa
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Answer: b) Una

34. What literary device is used extensively in "The Faerie Queene" to

represent abstract ideas as characters?

a) Allegory

b) Hyperbole

c) Irony

d) Alliteration
Answer: a) Allegory

35. In "Amoretti," which season is associated with the poet's anticipation of

marriage?

a) Winter

b) Spring

c) Summer

d) Autumn
Answer: b) Spring

36. The poem "Epithalamion" was written to celebrate what specific

occasion?

a) A political victory

b) Spenser’s marriage

c) The birth of a child

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d) A festival
Answer: b) Spenser’s marriage

37. In "The Faerie Queene," who is the deceptive witch character often seen
as a symbol of hypocrisy?

a) Belphoebe

b) Duessa

c) Florimell

d) Artegall
Answer: b) Duessa

38. "The Shepheardes Calender" can be categorized into which genre?

a) Romance

b) Pastoral

c) Tragedy

d) Comedy
Answer: b) Pastoral

39. What poetic form does Spenser use in "The Faerie Queene"?

a) Blank verse

b) Spenserian stanza

c) Heroic couplet

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d) Limerick
Answer: b) Spenserian stanza

40. In "Colin Clouts Come Home Againe," who does Colin represent?

a) Sir Philip Sidney

b) Edmund Spenser himself

c) Queen Elizabeth I

d) Sir Walter Raleigh

Answer: b) Edmund Spenser himself

41. The "Spenserian stanza" consists of how many lines?

a) Six

b) Eight

c) Nine

d) Ten
Answer: c) Nine

42. In "The Faerie Queene," who is the knight that represents justice?

a) Redcrosse

b) Guyon

c) Artegall

d) Britomart
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Answer: c) Artegall

43. "Astrophel" is a work dedicated to whom?

a) Queen Elizabeth

b) Sir Walter Raleigh

c) Sir Philip Sidney

d) Elizabeth Boyle
Answer: c) Sir Philip Sidney

44. The poem "Daphnaida" is written in which form?

a) Elegy

b) Epic

c) Ode

d) Sonnet
Answer: a) Elegy

45. Which work by Spenser discusses the themes of mortality and the passage
of time?

a) "Muiopotmos"

b) "The Ruines of Time"

c) "Fowre Hymnes"

d) "Daphnaida"
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Answer: b) "The Ruines of Time"

46. "Muiopotmos" is an allegorical poem about a butterfly and a ______?

a) Spider

b) Hawk

c) Dragon

d) Snake
Answer: a) Spider

47. Which of Spenser's poems was a reflection on his frustrations with the
Elizabethan court?

a) "Mother Hubberd's Tale"

b) "Prothalamion"

c) "Amoretti"

d) "The Shepheardes Calender"

Answer: a) "Mother Hubberd's Tale"

48. In "The Faerie Queene," which character symbolizes temperance?

a) Artegall

b) Britomart

c) Guyon

d) Redcrosse
Answer: c) Guyon
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49. What major historical theme is explored in "The Ruines of Rome"?
a) The fall of empires

b) Religious reformation

c) The discovery of America

d) The rise of monarchy

Answer: a) The fall of empires

50. Which virtue is symbolized by the character Calidore in "The Faerie

Queene"?

a) Courtesy

b) Justice

c) Holiness

d) Courage
Answer: a) Courtesy

3. THOMAS SACKVILLE

1. "Gorboduc" is notable as the first play in English to use which dramatic

structure?

a) Five-act structure

b) Three-act structure

c) One-act structure

d) Continuous structure
Answer: a) Five-act structure
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2. Thomas Sackville co-wrote "Gorboduc" with which other playwright?

a) Thomas Norton

b) Christopher Marlowe

c) John Lyly

d) William Shakespeare
Answer: a) Thomas Norton

3. What is the central theme of "Gorboduc"?

a) Romantic love

b) Civil war and political division

c) Adventure and heroism

d) Revenge
Answer: b) Civil war and political division

4. The play "Gorboduc" is set in which ancient kingdom?

a) Rome

b) Troy

c) Britain

d) Greece
Answer: c) Britain
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5. What genre best describes "Gorboduc"?

a) Comedy

b) Historical romance

c) Tragedy

d) Mystery
Answer: c) Tragedy

6. In "Gorboduc," who are the two sons of King Gorboduc?

a) Fergus and Arviragus

b) Porrex and Ferrex

c) Brutus and Cassius

d) Arthur and Lancelot

Answer: b) Porrex and Ferrex

7. What political issue does "Gorboduc" explore, especially concerning

succession?

a) Democracy

b) Monarchy and inheritance conflict

c) Republic formation

d) Economic reform
Answer: b) Monarchy and inheritance conflict
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8. "Gorboduc" is an early example of which verse form that became popular
in English drama?

a) Rhymed couplets

b) Free verse

c) Blank verse

d) Haiku
Answer: c) Blank verse

9. The violent events in "Gorboduc" serve as a warning against what?

a) Tyranny and unchecked ambition

b) Foreign invasion

c) Domestic tranquility

d) Agricultural decline
Answer: a) Tyranny and unchecked ambition

10. Which character in "Gorboduc" is murdered by his brother?

a) Fergus

b) Ferrex

c) Porrex

d) Eubulus
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Answer: b) Ferrex

11. The play "Gorboduc" was first performed in front of which queen?

a) Queen Mary I

b) Queen Elizabeth I

c) Queen Anne

d) Queen Victoria
Answer: b) Queen Elizabeth I

12. Who serves as the chief counselor in "Gorboduc" and warns against the
division of the kingdom?

a) Eubulus

b) Fergus

c) Videna

d) Porrex
Answer: a) Eubulus

13. What type of conflict drives the tragic events in "Gorboduc"?

a) Family and political conflict

b) Romantic rivalry

c) Class struggle

d) Religious war
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Answer: a) Family and political conflict

14. "Gorboduc" incorporates which symbolic structure to represent the

disruption of natural order?

a) Divine right of kings

b) Wheel of fortune

c) Great Chain of Being

d) Garden metaphor
Answer: c) Great Chain of Being

15. What happens to King Gorboduc and Queen Videna in the play?

a) They are assassinated by a foreign power

b) They are killed by their own subjects in a revolt

c) They die of natural causes

d) They flee the kingdom

Answer: b) They are killed by their own subjects in a revolt

16. The character Videna in "Gorboduc" represents which of the following

archetypes?

a) Faithful wife

b) Revengeful mother

c) Tragic heroine

d) Innocent victim
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Answer: b) Revengeful mother

17. What is the fate of Porrex at the end of "Gorboduc"?

a) He becomes king

b) He flees the country

c) He is killed by his mother

d) He is imprisoned
Answer: c) He is killed by his mother

18. Which of the following is a primary theme addressed in "Gorboduc"?

a) The consequences of political ambition

b) The inevitability of fate

c) The perils of foreign conquest

d) The importance of true love

Answer: a) The consequences of political ambition

19. What literary device does "Gorboduc" use to foreshadow the tragic
outcome of the story?

a) Prophetic dreams

b) Symbolic weather patterns

c) Counsel and warnings from advisors

d) Omens and supernatural visions

Answer: c) Counsel and warnings from advisors
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20. Which of the following lines from "Gorboduc" reflects its moralistic and
didactic tone?
a) "To whom all kings give place."

b) "A kingdom divided cannot stand."

c) "Revenge is a fire that consumes all."

d) "He that will not be ruled by wisdom shall be ruled by chance."

Answer: d) "He that will not be ruled by wisdom shall be ruled by chance."

4. PHILLIP SIDNEY

1. Which of Sidney's works is considered the first English prose romance?

a) "Astrophel and Stella"

b) "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia"

c) "The Defence of Poesy"

d) "The Lady of May"

Answer: b) "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia"

2. "Astrophel and Stella" is a sequence of how many sonnets?

a) 54

b) 108

c) 42

d) 88
Answer: b) 108
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3. What is the primary theme of "Astrophel and Stella"?

a) Patriotism

b) Unrequited love

c) Religious devotion

d) Friendship
Answer: b) Unrequited love

4. Sidney's "The Defence of Poesy" is also known by what other title?

a) "A Defence of Poetry"

b) "An Apology for Poetry"

c) "On the Art of Poesy"

d) "Reflections on Poetry"
Answer: b) "An Apology for Poetry"

5. Who is the inspiration behind the character "Stella" in "Astrophel and

Stella"?

a) Elizabeth Boyle

b) Penelope Devereux

c) Anne Hathaway

d) Mary Herbert
Answer: b) Penelope Devereux
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6. What is Sidney’s main argument in "The Defence of Poesy"?

a) Poetry is merely for entertainment.

b) Poetry lacks moral value.

c) Poetry educates and inspires.

d) Poetry should be banned.

Answer: c) Poetry educates and inspires.

7. Which classical philosopher’s criticism of poetry does Sidney counter in

"The Defence of Poesy"?

a) Socrates

b) Plato

c) Aristotle

d) Cicero
Answer: b) Plato

8. What type of poem is "Astrophel and Stella"?

a) Epic

b) Sonnet sequence

c) Elegy

d) Ode
Answer: b) Sonnet sequence

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9. "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia" is primarily a work of which
genre?

a) Romance

b) Satire

c) Epic

d) Tragedy
Answer: a) Romance

10. Who was "The Countess of Pembroke," to whom Sidney dedicated his
"Arcadia"?

a) His mother

b) His sister, Mary Herbert

c) His cousin

d) Queen Elizabeth
Answer: b) His sister, Mary Herbert

11. Sidney's "Astrophel and Stella" follows which sonnet form?

a) Spenserian

b) Italian (Petrarchan)

c) Shakespearean

d) Miltonic
Answer: b) Italian (Petrarchan)
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12. What is the central focus of "The Defence of Poesy"?

a) Defense of religious poetry

b) Critique of poets in his time

c) The moral and educational value of poetry

d) Techniques of writing poetry

Answer: c) The moral and educational value of poetry

13. What is Sidney's stance on imitation in poetry, as discussed in "The

Defence of Poesy"?

a) Imitation is unnecessary.

b) Poetry is the highest form of imitation.

c) Imitation should be avoided in poetry.

d) Imitation is only useful in prose.

Answer: b) Poetry is the highest form of imitation.

14. The pastoral setting in "Arcadia" is meant to reflect which of the

following themes?

a) Courtly politics

b) Religious conflict

c) War and peace

d) Nature and simplicity

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Answer: a) Courtly politics

15. In "Astrophel and Stella," Sidney uses the character Astrophel to express
which kind of emotions?

a) Jealousy and envy

b) Romantic longing and despair

c) Hatred and revenge

d) Joy and contentment

Answer: b) Romantic longing and despair

16. Sidney’s "The Defence of Poesy" argues that poetry is superior to which
other disciplines?

a) Science and math

b) History and philosophy

c) Art and music

d) Law and medicine

Answer: b) History and philosophy

17. Which literary movement is Sidney often associated with?

a) Romanticism

b) Renaissance humanism

c) Victorianism

d) Modernism
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Answer: b) Renaissance humanism

18. The sonnet sequence "Astrophel and Stella" was one of the first of its kind
in English literature. This form was popularized by which Italian poet?

a) Dante

b) Boccaccio

c) Petrarch

d) Ariosto
Answer: c) Petrarch

19. In "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia," who are the primary

characters?

a) Astrophel and Stella

b) Pyrocles and Musidorus

c) Orlando and Rosalind

d) Ulysses and Penelope

Answer: b) Pyrocles and Musidorus

20. What literary technique is prominently used in "Astrophel and Stella"?

a) Allegory

b) Satire

c) Dramatic monologue

d) Courtly love and Petrarchan sonnets

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Answer: d) Courtly love and Petrarchan sonnets

22. Which of Sidney's works is considered a critical response to the Puritan

critique of poetry?
a) "Astrophel and Stella"

b) "The Defence of Poesy"

c) "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia"

d) "The Lady of May"

Answer: b) "The Defence of Poesy"

23. Sidney wrote "Astrophel and Stella" in the form of a sonnet sequence
inspired by which literary tradition?

a) Greek epic

b) Medieval romance

c) Petrarchan love poetry

d) French fables
Answer: c) Petrarchan love poetry

24. What is Sidney’s main purpose in writing "The Defence of Poesy"?

a) To criticize poets

b) To entertain readers

c) To argue for the value of poetry in society

d) To document historical events

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Answer: c) To argue for the value of poetry in society

25. In "The Defence of Poesy," Sidney asserts that poetry combines the
virtues of which two disciplines?

a) Theology and science

b) History and philosophy

c) Law and rhetoric

d) Mathematics and art

Answer: b) History and philosophy

26. Sidney’s "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia" is an example of what

type of narrative?

a) Satire

b) Chivalric romance

c) Comedy

d) Tragedy
Answer: b) Chivalric romance

27. In "Astrophel and Stella," Sidney uses a series of metaphors to express

what emotion?

a) Ambition

b) Revenge
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c) Despair of unfulfilled love

d) Joy of victory
Answer: c) Despair of unfulfilled love

28. What was the year of Philip Sidney’s birth?

a) 1534

b) 1554

c) 1564

d) 1574
Answer: b) 1554

29. Sidney’s "The Defence of Poesy" was inspired by a critique of poetry

written by which Puritan writer?
a) Edmund Spenser

b) Stephen Gosson

c) John Milton

d) Thomas Wyatt
Answer: b) Stephen Gosson

30. "Astrophel and Stella" reflects Sidney’s own romantic disappointment

with which real-life figure?

a) Mary Sidney

b) Penelope Devereux

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c) Anne Hathaway

d) Queen Elizabeth I
Answer: b) Penelope Devereux

31. Sidney argues in "The Defence of Poesy" that poets are the "right popular
philosophers" because they do what?

a) Inspire action through imagination

b) Memorize historical events

c) Predict future events

d) Criticize social norms

Answer: a) Inspire action through imagination

32. Which work of Sidney’s was unfinished at his death?

a) "Astrophel and Stella"

b) "The Defence of Poesy"

c) "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia"

d) "The Lady of May"

Answer: c) "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia"

33. What genre best describes "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia"?

a) Epic poetry

b) Prose romance
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c) Satire

d) Tragic play
Answer: b) Prose romance

34. In "The Defence of Poesy," Sidney praises poetry as "a speaking picture,"
a concept influenced by which philosopher?

a) Aristotle
b) Plato

c) Cicero

d) Horace
Answer: d) Horace

35. Which famous phrase does Sidney use in "The Defence of Poesy" to define
the role of a poet?

a) "To teach and to delight"

b) "A mirror of virtue"

c) "The right popular philosopher"

d) "A reflection of society"

Answer: a) "To teach and to delight"

36. In "Astrophel and Stella," who does the character "Astrophel" represent?

a) Philip Sidney

b) Edmund Spenser
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c) John Donne

d) William Shakespeare
Answer: a) Philip Sidney

37. "The Defence of Poesy" was published in which year?

a) 1580

b) 1585

c) 1595

d) 1600
Answer: c) 1595

38. In "The Defence of Poesy," Sidney compares the poet to which of the
following?

a) Scientist

b) Historian

c) Prophet

d) Mathematician
Answer: c) Prophet

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39. In "Astrophel and Stella," Stella ultimately symbolizes what for
Astrophel?

a) Revenge

b) Unattainable love

c) Friendship

d) Religious devotion
Answer: b) Unattainable love

40. What does Sidney claim about poetry in relation to truth and virtue in
"The Defence of Poesy"?

a) It obscures them.

b) It has no connection to them.

c) It enhances their understanding.

d) It should avoid these topics.

Answer: c) It enhances their understanding.

41. Sidney's "Astrophel and Stella" contributed to the development of what

form in English literature?

a) Elegy

b) Sonnet cycle

c) Lyric poetry

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d) Epic poetry
Answer: b) Sonnet cycle

42. What narrative technique is primarily used in "The Countess of

Pembroke’s Arcadia"?

a) Stream of consciousness

b) Epistolary

c) Pastoral allegory

d) Dramatic monologue
Answer: c) Pastoral allegory

43. Who first published "The Defence of Poesy" after Sidney’s death?

a) William Ponsonby

b) Edmund Spenser

c) Ben Jonson

d) Mary Sidney
Answer: a) William Ponsonby

44. Sidney’s contribution to English literature is often associated with which

era?

a) Middle Ages

b) Renaissance
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c) Victorian Age

d) Modernist Period
Answer: b) Renaissance

45. Sidney’s literary criticism in "The Defence of Poesy" influenced which

future English critic and poet?

a) Alexander Pope

b) John Milton

c) T.S. Eliot

d) Samuel Johnson
Answer: a) Alexander Pope

46. The pastoral imagery in "The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia" primarily

symbolizes what?

a) Industrial growth

b) Political harmony

c) Social conflict

d) Nature’s beauty
Answer: b) Political harmony

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47. Sidney wrote "Astrophel and Stella" in which poetic meter?

a) Iambic pentameter

b) Trochaic tetrameter

c) Spondaic hexameter

d) Anapestic trimeter
Answer: a) Iambic pentameter

48. What literary form did Sidney help popularize in English literature
through his sonnet cycle?

a) Ode

b) Sonnet cycle

c) Blank verse

d) Heroic couplet
Answer: b) Sonnet cycle

49. In "The Defence of Poesy," Sidney asserts that poetry can achieve more
than which of the following?

a) Science and history

b) Philosophy and history

c) Religion and politics

d) Art and science

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Answer: b) Philosophy and history

50. "The Defence of Poesy" was partly influenced by the critical ideas of
which Italian Renaissance thinker?

a) Dante Alighieri

b) Francesco Petrarch

c) Giovanni Boccaccio

d) Ludovico Ariosto
Answer: b) Francesco Petrarch

5. MICHAEL DRAYTON

1. Which work by Michael Drayton is known for celebrating England's

landscape and historical places in poetic form?

a) "Poly-Olbion"

b) "Ideas Mirrour"

c) "The Owle"

d) "Matilda"
Answer: a) "Poly-Olbion"

2. What is the main theme of Drayton's "England's Heroical Epistles"?

a) Religious devotion

b) Pastoral life
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c) Romantic love and English history

d) Political satire
Answer: c) Romantic love and English history

3. "Nimphidia" is a poem by Drayton that deals with which mythical

creatures?

a) Gods

b) Fairies

c) Demons

d) Heroes
Answer: b) Fairies

4. In which year was Drayton's "The Battaile of Agincourt" published?

a) 1604

b) 1627

c) 1594

d) 1612
Answer: b) 1627

5. Which genre best describes Michael Drayton's "The Mooncalfe"?

a) Pastoral

b) Satire

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c) Heroic

d) Religious
Answer: b) Satire

6. Which historical figure is celebrated in Drayton's poem "The Battaile of

Agincourt"?

a) Julius Caesar

b) Henry V

c) Edward III

d) Richard II
Answer: b) Henry V

7. Drayton’s work "Ideas Mirrour" is a collection of which type of poetry?

a) Sonnets

b) Epics

c) Satires

d) Pastorals
Answer: a) Sonnets

8. What is the main subject of "The Harmonie of the Church" by Drayton?

a) English battles

b) Religious themes

c) Mythical stories
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d) Pastoral life
Answer: b) Religious themes

9. "Endimion and Phoebe" by Drayton is inspired by which classical myth?

a) Venus and Adonis

b) Orpheus and Eurydice

c) Endymion and the Moon goddess

d) Apollo and Daphne

Answer: c) Endymion and the Moon goddess

10. Which of Drayton's works is known for its influence on the development of
the English sonnet sequence?

a) "Ideas Mirrour"

b) "Poly-Olbion"

c) "The Shepheard's Sirena"

d) "Matilda"
Answer: a) "Ideas Mirrour"

11. In "Poly-Olbion," Drayton personifies which elements of England?

a) Trees and rivers

b) Cities and castles

c) Religious sites

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d) Important battles
Answer: a) Trees and rivers

12. "The Owle" by Drayton is considered a work of what genre?

a) Religious poetry

b) Satirical fable

c) Historical epic

d) Love lyric
Answer: b) Satirical fable

13. Which of Drayton's works celebrates legendary English couples in the

form of epistles?

a) "Nimphidia"

b) "Poly-Olbion"

c) "England's Heroical Epistles"

d) "The Mooncalfe"
Answer: c) "England's Heroical Epistles"

14. The collection "Poems Lyric and Pastoral" by Drayton primarily explores
what theme?

a) Mythological stories

b) Nature and rural life

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c) Political commentary

d) Heroic battles
Answer: b) Nature and rural life

15. "Matilda" by Drayton is best described as what type of poem?

a) Love sonnet

b) Heroic narrative

c) Historical tragedy

d) Religious hymn
Answer: c) Historical tragedy

16. Which of Drayton’s works is a pastoral dialogue between two shepherds?

a) "The Shepheard's Sirena"

b) "The Mooncalfe"

c) "Ideas Mirrour"

d) "England's Heroical Epistles"

Answer: a) "The Shepheard's Sirena"

17. Drayton's "Poly-Olbion" is notable for combining poetry with what other
form of content?

a) Illustrations

b) Maps
c) Prose essays

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d) Musical scores
Answer: b) Maps

18. "The Tenth Nymphal" is a section of which Drayton work?

a) "Poems Lyric and Pastoral"

b) "Poly-Olbion"

c) "The Battaile of Agincourt"

d) "Ideas Mirrour"
Answer: b) "Poly-Olbion"

19. In "The Owle," Drayton uses the owl as a symbol for what?
a) Wisdom

b) Evil

c) Satirical commentary on society

d) Beauty
Answer: c) Satirical commentary on society

20. "The Battaile of Agincourt" recounts events from which historical war?
a) The Hundred Years' War

b) The War of the Roses

c) The English Civil War

d) The Crusades
Answer: a) The Hundred Years' War

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8. CHRISTOPHER MARLOW

1. Which of Marlowe's plays is considered the earliest English tragedy based

on a historical figure?

a) "Doctor Faustus"

b) "Tamburlaine the Great"

c) "Edward II"

d) "The Jew of Malta"

Answer: c) "Edward II"

2. In which play does Marlowe explore the theme of overreaching ambition,

where the protagonist seeks knowledge and power through a pact with the
devil?

a) "Tamburlaine the Great"

b) "Doctor Faustus"

c) "The Jew of Malta"

d) "Edward II"
Answer: b) "Doctor Faustus"

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3. The character Barabas is the protagonist of which Marlowe play?

a) "Doctor Faustus"

b) "Edward II"

c) "The Jew of Malta"

d) "The Massacre at Paris"

Answer: c) "The Jew of Malta"

4. Which play by Marlowe begins with the line "Was this the face that
launched a thousand ships"?

a) "Tamburlaine the Great"

b) "Edward II"

c) "Doctor Faustus"

d) "The Jew of Malta"

Answer: c) "Doctor Faustus"

5. Who is the ruling monarch in Marlowe's "Edward II"?

a) Henry V

b) Richard III

c) Edward II

d) Charles II
Answer: c) Edward II

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6. In "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," Marlowe employs which
literary form?

a) Sonnet

b) Blank verse

c) Pastoral lyric

d) Epic
Answer: c) Pastoral lyric

7. "Hero and Leander" is a poem by Marlowe that was completed by which

other poet?

a) William Shakespeare

b) George Chapman

c) Edmund Spenser

d) Thomas Nashe
Answer: b) George Chapman

8. Which play features the character Tamburlaine, a conqueror known for his
insatiable ambition?

a) "The Massacre at Paris"

b) "Edward II"

c) "Tamburlaine the Great"

d) "Dido, Queen of Carthage"

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Answer: c) "Tamburlaine the Great"

9. The theme of religious hypocrisy is most prominently explored in which

Marlowe play?

a) "Doctor Faustus"

b) "The Jew of Malta"

c) "Edward II"

d) "The Massacre at Paris"

Answer: b) "The Jew of Malta"

10. Which of Marlowe’s works is based on a legendary Phoenician queen and

her love affair with a Trojan hero?

a) "Tamburlaine the Great"

b) "Hero and Leander"

c) "Dido, Queen of Carthage"

d) "Edward II"
Answer: c) "Dido, Queen of Carthage"

11. In "Doctor Faustus," Faustus asks to be granted which type of

knowledge?

a) Political

b) Divine

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c) Magical

d) Artistic
Answer: c) Magical

12. Who completes Marlowe's epic poem "Hero and Leander"?

a) Ben Jonson

b) Thomas Kyd

c) George Chapman

d) William Shakespeare
Answer: c) George Chapman

13. What literary device is Marlowe credited with popularizing in English

drama through "Tamburlaine the Great"?

a) Rhymed couplets

b) Blank verse

c) Free verse

d) Haiku
Answer: b) Blank verse

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14. In "Edward II," which character is a close favorite of the king and
becomes a central figure in the drama?

a) Barabas

b) Mortimer

c) Gaveston

d) Mephistophilis
Answer: c) Gaveston

15. Which of Marlowe's plays is often interpreted as a critique of European

colonialism?

a) "The Jew of Malta"

b) "The Massacre at Paris"

c) "Dido, Queen of Carthage"

d) "Edward II"
Answer: a) "The Jew of Malta"

16. "The Massacre at Paris" deals with the conflicts between which two
groups?

a) English and French

b) Catholics and Protestants

c) Romans and Greeks

d) Christians and Jews

Answer: b) Catholics and Protestants
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17. Which character in "Doctor Faustus" represents Faustus’s despair and
reluctance to repent?

a) Lucifer

b) Mephistophilis

c) The Good Angel

d) The Evil Angel

Answer: d) The Evil Angel

18. The line "Come live with me and be my love" is from which of Marlowe’s
works?

a) "Hero and Leander"

b) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"

c) "Dido, Queen of Carthage"

d) "Edward II"
Answer: b) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"

19. What type of hero is Tamburlaine depicted as in Marlowe’s play?

a) Anti-hero

b) Classical hero

c) Tragic hero

d) Byronic hero
Answer: c) Tragic hero
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20. In "The Jew of Malta," Barabas uses which characteristic trait as a
weapon against his enemies?

a) Bravery

b) Piety

c) Intelligence and cunning

d) Compassion
Answer: c) Intelligence and cunning

9. ROBERT GREENE

1. Which of Robert Greene’s works is considered an early example of English

romantic comedy?

a) "Greenes Groatsworth of Wit"

b) "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay"

c) "Pandosto"

d) "A Quip for an Upstart Courtier"

Answer: b) "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay"

2. Greene’s "Pandosto" (1588) served as an inspiration for which

Shakespearean play?

a) "The Winter's Tale"

b) "Hamlet"

c) "The Tempest"
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d) "Twelfth Night"
Answer: a) "The Winter's Tale"

3. What genre best describes "A Quip for an Upstart Courtier" (1592)?

a) Pastoral romance

b) Satire

c) History play

d) Tragicomedy
Answer: b) Satire

4. Which recurring theme in Greene’s works reflects his critique of

Elizabethan society, particularly its class dynamics?

a) The corrupt nature of court life

b) Romantic idealism

c) Exploration of chivalric virtues

d) Nostalgia for classical mythology

Answer: a) The corrupt nature of court life

5. "Greenes Groatsworth of Wit" (1592) is most notable for containing an

early criticism of which famous playwright?

a) Christopher Marlowe

b) Ben Jonson

c) Thomas Kyd

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d) William Shakespeare
Answer: d) William Shakespeare

6. In "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay," Greene combines elements of:

a) Morality play and pastoral romance

b) Tragic heroism and political satire

c) Heroic epic and supernatural thriller

d) Romantic tragedy and realism

Answer: a) Morality play and pastoral romance

7. The plot of "Pandosto" centers around themes of:

a) Betrayal and redemption

b) Magic and prophecy

c) Social class conflict

d) Revenge and power struggle

Answer: a) Betrayal and redemption

8. "Greenes Neuer Too Late" (1590) is part of Greene’s series of pamphlets

known as:

a) Social reform tracts

b) Autobiographical confessions

c) Moral allegories

d) Courtly love satires

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Answer: b) Autobiographical confessions

9. Which work of Greene is often read as a reflection on the writer's regret

over his own life choices and moral lapses?

a) "The Honourable Historie of Frier Bacon and Frier Bungay"

b) "Greenes Groatsworth of Wit"

c) "Pandosto"

d) "A Quip for an Upstart Courtier"

Answer: b) "Greenes Groatsworth of Wit"

10. The character of Alphonsus in "The Comicall Historie of Alphonsus, King

of Aragon" is inspired by which type of literary figure?

a) The Renaissance prince

b) The medieval knight

c) The Machiavellian ruler

d) The classical hero

Answer: c) The Machiavellian ruler

11. "The Scottish History of James IV" (1598) is unique among Greene’s
works because it:

a) Is a historical play focused on a Scottish monarch

b) Employs a traditional romantic plot structure

c) Lacks any supernatural elements

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d) Was Greene’s only collaboration with another playwright
Answer: a) Is a historical play focused on a Scottish monarch

12. In which work does Greene introduce the character of Orlando Furioso,
inspired by Ludovico Ariosto’s epic poem?

a) "Greenes Never Too Late"

b) "Pandosto"

c) "The Historie of Orlando Furioso"

d) "A Quip for an Upstart Courtier"

Answer: c) "The Historie of Orlando Furioso"

13. What is the primary theme of "The Royal Exchange" (1590)?

a) The fragility of political power

b) The fleeting nature of fortune and wealth

c) Religious moralism

d) Nationalistic pride in England’s trade dominance

Answer: b) The fleeting nature of fortune and wealth

14. In "Greenes Newes both from Heaven and Hell" (1593), Greene uses
which literary device to comment on the morality of contemporary figures?

a) Allegorical characters

b) Irony

c) Dream vision

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d) Epistolary format
Answer: c) Dream vision

15. What was Greene’s main purpose in writing "Greenes Groatsworth of

Wit"?

a) To promote romantic ideals

b) To criticize actors and the theater

c) To warn against the dangers of indulgence and vice

d) To satirize Elizabethan court life

Answer: c) To warn against the dangers of indulgence and vice

16. In Greene’s "Pandosto," what causes the king’s jealousy, leading to

tragedy?

a) A prophecy foretelling his downfall

b) Misinterpretation of his queen’s friendship with a guest

c) Political rivalry with his cousin

d) Loss of wealth
Answer: b) Misinterpretation of his queen’s friendship with a guest

17. The phrase “Upstart Crow” in "Greenes Groatsworth of Wit" is often

associated with which playwright?

a) Ben Jonson

b) Christopher Marlowe

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c) Thomas Nashe

d) William Shakespeare
Answer: d) William Shakespeare

18. What narrative style is prevalent in Greene’s "Pandosto" that was later
adopted in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale"?

a) Stream-of-consciousness

b) Tragicomedy blending romance and realism

c) Allegorical religious narrative

d) Pure tragedy with classical influences

Answer: b) Tragicomedy blending romance and realism

19. Which work by Greene explores the social life of London by depicting the
experiences of courtiers, merchants, and other figures?

a) "The Royal Exchange"

b) "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay"

c) "The Honorable Historie of Alphonsus, King of Aragon"

d) "The Scottish History of James IV"

Answer: a) "The Royal Exchange"

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20. Greene’s character Friar Bacon is portrayed as a:

a) Cynical critic of the monarchy

b) Wise yet comical figure with magical powers

c) Gallant knight of romance

d) Disillusioned lover
Answer: b) Wise yet comical figure with magical powers

10. THOMAS NASHE

1. Which genre is "The Unfortunate Traveller" (1594) often associated with?

a) Historical romance

b) Picaresque novel

c) Tragicomedy

d) Satirical pamphlet
Answer: b) Picaresque novel

2. What is the central theme of "Pierce Penniless His Supplication to the

Devil" (1592)?

a) Critique of social and economic corruption

b) Reflections on religious redemption

c) Exploration of romantic ideals

d) Depiction of chivalric adventure

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Answer: a) Critique of social and economic corruption

3. Which work by Nashe is considered a pastoral masque, blending elements

of allegory and satire?

a) "Christ's Tears Over Jerusalem"

b) "The Terrors of the Night"

c) "Summer's Last Will and Testament"

d) "The Anatomy of Absurdity"

Answer: c) "Summer's Last Will and Testament"

4. In "The Terrors of the Night," Nashe delves into themes related to:

a) Religious prophecy

b) The psychology of dreams and nightmares

c) Social class inequality

d) The moral conflicts of warfare

Answer: b) The psychology of dreams and nightmares

5. Which of Nashe’s works critiques the absurdities of Elizabethan society by

addressing the flaws in contemporary literature and drama?

a) "The Anatomy of Absurdity"

b) "The Choise of Valentines"

c) "Nashe's Lenten Stuffe"

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d) "Christ's Tears Over Jerusalem"
Answer: a) "The Anatomy of Absurdity"

6. "Christ's Tears Over Jerusalem" (1593) is primarily concerned with:

a) The power struggles within the English court

b) The moral decay of London

c) Philosophical musings on love and friendship

d) Reflections on Nashe’s personal grievances

Answer: b) The moral decay of London

7. "Nashe's Lenten Stuffe" (1599) humorously defends the culinary and

economic value of which item?

a) Mutton

b) Fish (specifically red herring)

c) Poultry

d) Bread
Answer: b) Fish (specifically red herring)

8. In "Strange News, Out of Essex" (1593), Nashe engaged in a pamphlet war

with which fellow writer?

a) Robert Greene

b) Gabriel Harvey

c) Edmund Spenser

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d) Philip Sidney
Answer: b) Gabriel Harvey

9. What narrative style is "The Unfortunate Traveller" known for, which was
unconventional for its time?

a) Stream-of-consciousness

b) Realistic and satirical

c) Epic and romanticized

d) Allegorical and symbolic

Answer: b) Realistic and satirical

10. "Have With You to Saffron-Walden" (1596) is part of a series of works

that include satirical attacks on:

a) The Catholic Church

b) The economic policies of the government

c) Gabriel Harvey and his family

d) The Royal Court

Answer: c) Gabriel Harvey and his family

11. Which work of Nashe provides a satirical exploration of love and is often
known for its explicit content?

a) "The Choise of Valentines"

b) "Pierce Penniless"

c) "The Terrors of the Night"

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d) "The Unfortunate Traveller"
Answer: a) "The Choise of Valentines"

12. Nashe’s prose style in works like "Pierce Penniless" is often characterized
by:

a) Heavy use of religious allegory

b) Simple and direct language

c) Rich wordplay and elaborate rhetoric

d) A didactic and moralistic tone

Answer: c) Rich wordplay and elaborate rhetoric

13. In "Summer's Last Will and Testament," the character of Summer

symbolizes:

a) The prosperity of Elizabethan England

b) The fleeting nature of life and seasons

c) The resilience of the human spirit

d) The inevitability of change in politics

Answer: b) The fleeting nature of life and seasons

14. Which of the following works showcases Nashe’s critique of superstition

and fear-based beliefs?

a) "The Terrors of the Night"

b) "Christ's Tears Over Jerusalem"

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c) "Nashe's Lenten Stuffe"

d) "The Unfortunate Traveller"

Answer: a) "The Terrors of the Night"

15. "The Anatomy of Absurdity" (1589) criticizes the moral and intellectual
state of society by examining:

a) The abuses in the legal system

b) The spread of political corruption

c) The absurdities in literature and human behavior

d) The role of religion in government

Answer: c) The absurdities in literature and human behavior

16. Which character in "The Unfortunate Traveller" is an example of a

picaresque antihero?

a) Pierce

b) Jack Wilton

c) Summer

d) Gabriel Harvey
Answer: b) Jack Wilton

17. What type of literary technique does Nashe frequently employ in his
satirical works?

a) Epistolary narrative
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b) Iambic pentameter

c) Irony and parody

d) Allegorical storytelling
Answer: c) Irony and parody

18. The setting of "The Unfortunate Traveller" (1594) moves through various
European locations. What does this wandering setting symbolize?

a) The unity of Christian Europe

b) The instability of life and identity

c) The importance of England’s position in Europe

d) The growth of an individual through travel

Answer: b) The instability of life and identity

19. In "Nashe’s Lenten Stuffe," the reference to the red herring is symbolic
of:

a) England’s naval supremacy

b) The Protestant work ethic

c) The resourcefulness and humor of common folk

d) Nashe’s disdain for rural life

Answer: c) The resourcefulness and humor of common folk

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20. What aspect of Elizabethan society is often criticized in Nashe’s "Pierce
Penniless"?

a) The taxation system

b) The obsession with wealth and social status

c) The corruption in the church

d) The rigidity of class divisions

Answer: b) The obsession with wealth and social status

11. JOHN LYLE

1. In "Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit," what literary style is primarily utilized

by Lyly?

a) Prose

b) Blank verse

c) Rhymed couplets

d) Free verse
Answer: a) Prose

2. What theme is central to "Euphues and his England"?

a) The corruption of the court

b) The pursuit of knowledge

c) The conflict between love and duty

d) The complexities of friendship

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Answer: c) The conflict between love and duty

3. In "Sapho and Phao," how does Lyly depict the character of Sapho?

a) As a tragic heroine

b) As a manipulative seductress

c) As a symbol of idealized love

d) As a misunderstood artist
Answer: a) As a tragic heroine

4. "Campaspe" is notable for its exploration of which motif?

a) The nature of love

b) The folly of ambition

c) The power of art

d) The tension between reality and illusion

Answer: c) The power of art

5. Which of the following plays by Lyly features a narrative centered around

the theme of transformation?

a) "Midas"

b) "Gallathea"

c) "Endimion"

d) "Love's Metamorphosis"
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Answer: b) "Gallathea"

6. In "Endimion," which allegorical element represents the theme of love?

a) The moon

b) A butterfly

c) A rose

d) A fountain
Answer: a) The moon

7. What is the primary conflict in "Midas"?

a) The struggle between love and power

b) The consequences of greed

c) The fight against societal norms

d) The clash of two kingdoms

Answer: b) The consequences of greed

8. In "Mother Bombie," what social issue is primarily satirized?

a) Marriage customs

b) Class distinctions

c) Superstitions and witchcraft

d) Gender roles
Answer: c) Superstitions and witchcraft
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9. What literary device is frequently used in Lyly's "Euphues" series?

a) Metaphor

b) Hyperbole

c) Antithesis

d) Allegory
Answer: c) Antithesis

10. Which character in "Gallathea" challenges the norms of gender and

identity?

a) Gallathea

b) Phao

c) Sapho

d) Endimion
Answer: a) Gallathea

11. In "The Woman in the Moon," what role does the moon play in the
narrative?

a) A source of wisdom

b) A representation of femininity

c) A symbol of chaos

d) An embodiment of nature
Answer: b) A representation of femininity
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12. "Pappe with an Hatchet" is significant for its use of which literary form?

a) Pastoral

b) Satire

c) Tragedy

d) Epic
Answer: b) Satire

13. In which play does Lyly explore themes of unrequited love and mistaken
identities?

a) "Midas"

b) "Gallathea"

c) "Campaspe"

d) "Euphues"
Answer: b) "Gallathea"

14. What is a key characteristic of Lyly's writing style in his comedies?

a) Use of elaborate stage directions

b) Incorporation of musical elements

c) Emphasis on dialogue over action

d) Heavy reliance on soliloquies

Answer: b) Incorporation of musical elements

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15. The character of Euphues is often interpreted as a representation of which
societal aspect?

a) The dangers of romance

b) The intellectual elite

c) The morality of the court

d) The innocence of youth

Answer: b) The intellectual elite

16. Which element of "Endimion" reflects Lyly's engagement with

contemporary philosophical ideas?

a) The depiction of fate

b) The exploration of Platonic ideals

c) The representation of divine love

d) The analysis of power dynamics

Answer: b) The exploration of Platonic ideals

17. In "Love's Metamorphosis," how is the theme of change represented?

a) Through the seasons

b) Through character transformations

c) Through allegorical animals

d) Through magical events

Answer: b) Through character transformations
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18. In "Mumbers," what societal aspect does Lyly critique through his
characters?

a) Political corruption

b) The folly of youth

c) The hypocrisy of the upper classes

d) The injustices of love

Answer: c) The hypocrisy of the upper classes

19. Which of the following works is characterized by its exploration of the

theme of unattainable desire?

a) "Sapho and Phao"

b) "Euphues and his England"

c) "Mother Bombie"

d) "Gallathea"
Answer: a) "Sapho and Phao"

20. In "The Maid's Metamorphosis," what is the primary transformation that

occurs?

a) Physical metamorphosis into another being

b) Transformation of societal roles

c) Change in emotional state

d) Transformation of a relationship
Answer: d) Transformation of a relationship
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12. THOMAS LODGE

1. In "Rosalynde: Euphues' Golden Legacy," which theme is primarily

explored?

a) The folly of ambition

b) The complexity of love

c) The futility of war

d) The importance of friendship

Answer: b) The complexity of love

2. What is the significance of the title "A Margarite of America"?

a) It refers to a character in the play

b) It symbolizes the beauty of the Americas

c) It critiques the colonial attitudes of the time

d) It highlights the exoticism of foreign lands

Answer: c) It critiques the colonial attitudes of the time

3. In "A Looking Glass for London and England," what moral lesson does
Lodge convey?

a) The inevitability of fate

b) The dangers of excess and vice

c) The rewards of virtue

d) The significance of loyalty

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Answer: b) The dangers of excess and vice

4. "Scillaes Metamorphosis" is notable for its use of which literary technique?

a) Allegory

b) Epic structure

c) Dramatic monologue

d) Pastoral imagery
Answer: a) Allegory

5. Which of the following is a central theme in "Wits Misery and the Worlds
Madnesse"?

a) The plight of the individual in society

b) The conflict between reason and emotion

c) The nature of true happiness

d) The power of the state over the individual

Answer: a) The plight of the individual in society

6. What genre does "The Famous, Pleasant, and Delightful History of Glaucus
and Scilla" belong to?

a) Tragedy

b) Comedy

c) Pastoral romance

d) Historical fiction
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Answer: c) Pastoral romance

7. In "The Wounds of Civil War," what historical event is depicted?

a) The Wars of the Roses

b) The English Civil War

c) The French Revolution

d) The conflict between the Spanish and the English

Answer: b) The English Civil War

8. Which character type is predominantly featured in Lodge's works?

a) The tragic hero

b) The scheming villain

c) The melancholic lover

d) The wise fool

Answer: c) The melancholic lover

9. What is the primary conflict in "Wits Misery, and the Worlds Madnesse"?

a) Man vs. nature

b) Man vs. society

c) Man vs. self

d) Man vs. fate

Answer: c) Man vs. self

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10. In "A Fig for Momus," what does the title symbolize?

a) A challenge to authority

b) A critique of poetic conventions

c) A celebration of humor

d) An exploration of love
Answer: b) A critique of poetic conventions

11. Which motif is prevalent in Lodge's "Rosalynde"?

a) Transformation

b) Deception

c) Nature vs. nurture

d) The quest for identity

Answer: a) Transformation

12. In "A Looking Glass for London and England," Lodge primarily critiques
which societal aspect?

a) The nobility

b) The rising merchant class

c) The monarchy

d) The church
Answer: b) The rising merchant class
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13. What narrative perspective is used in "Scillaes Metamorphosis"?

a) First-person

b) Third-person omniscient

c) Second-person

d) Stream of consciousness
Answer: b) Third-person omniscient

14. Which work by Thomas Lodge is known for its pastoral elements?

a) "The Wounds of Civil War"

b) "The Famous, Pleasant, and Delightful History of Glaucus and Scilla"

c) "A Margarite of America"

d) "A Looking Glass for London and England"

Answer: b) "The Famous, Pleasant, and Delightful History of Glaucus and
Scilla"

15. What is a key feature of Lodge's writing style in his prose?

a) Use of colloquial language

b) Extensive use of allegory

c) Lyrical and rhythmic prose

d) Minimalist description
Answer: c) Lyrical and rhythmic prose
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16. In "A Fig for Momus," Lodge employs which literary form to convey his
critique?

a) Sonnet

b) Satire

c) Epic

d) Elegy
Answer: b) Satire

17. Which character archetype is frequently found in Lodge’s narratives?

a) The anti-hero

b) The virtuous maiden

c) The foolish old man

d) The romantic hero

Answer: d) The romantic hero

18. How does Lodge portray love in "Rosalynde"?

a) As a destructive force

b) As a complex and multifaceted emotion

c) As purely idealistic

d) As a temporary pleasure
Answer: b) As a complex and multifaceted emotion
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19. What societal issue is highlighted in "Wits Misery and the Worlds
Madnesse"?

a) Gender inequality

b) Social injustice

c) Mental health

d) Economic disparity
Answer: c) Mental health

20. Which influence is evident in Lodge's early works, particularly

"Rosalynde"?

a) Classical mythology

b) Christian theology

c) Elizabethan drama

d) Medieval romance
Answer: c) Elizabethan drama

13. GEORGE PEELE

1. What is the primary theme of George Peele's "The Arraignment of Paris"?

a) The futility of war

b) The nature of love and beauty

c) The power of kings

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d) The conflict between religion and politics
Answer: b) The nature of love and beauty

2. In "The Battle of Alcazar," what historical conflict is depicted?

a) The Trojan War

b) The Spanish Armada

c) The conflicts between Christians and Muslims

d) The Wars of the Roses

Answer: c) The conflicts between Christians and Muslims

3. Which character in "The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe"

symbolizes the complexities of power and desire?

a) Bathsheba

b) King David

c) Uriah

d) Nathan
Answer: b) King David

4. In "The Old Wives' Tale," which literary device is predominantly used to

convey humor?

a) Metaphor

b) Irony

c) Hyperbole

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d) Allusion
Answer: b) Irony

5. What does the character of Hiren in "The Turkish Mahomet and Hiren the
Fair Greek" represent in terms of cultural exchange?

a) The superiority of Western ideals

b) The harmony between Eastern and Western cultures

c) The conflict between love and duty

d) The dangers of lust

Answer: b) The harmony between Eastern and Western cultures

6. Which of the following plays by Peele is considered a chronicle play?

a) The Old Wives' Tale

b) The Honour of the Garter

c) The Famous Chronicle of King Edward the First

d) The Hunting of Cupid

Answer: c) The Famous Chronicle of King Edward the First

7. The theme of unrequited love is best exemplified in which of Peele's works?

a) The Arraignment of Paris

b) The Battle of Alcazar

c) The Pleasure of Princes

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d) David and Bathsheba
Answer: a) The Arraignment of Paris

8. What narrative style is predominantly employed in "The Hunting of

Cupid"?

a) First-person

b) Stream of consciousness

c) Allegory

d) Third-person omniscient
Answer: c) Allegory

9. Which of the following themes is central to "The Honour of the Garter"?

a) Chivalry and honor

b) Revenge and betrayal

c) The supernatural

d) Economic disparity
Answer: a) Chivalry and honor

10. In "The Warning for Fair Women," what moral lesson is imparted
through the narrative?

a) The importance of love

b) The consequences of vanity and pride

c) The value of friendship

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d) The inevitability of death
Answer: b) The consequences of vanity and pride

11. Which of the following characters is a representation of a tragic hero in

Peele's works?

a) King David

b) Paris

c) Mahomet

d) Sir John Oldcastle

Answer: a) King David

12. In Peele's play "David and Bathsheba," what is the primary conflict?

a) Religious duty vs. personal desire

b) Family loyalty vs. ambition

c) Love vs. hatred

d) Honor vs. revenge

Answer: a) Religious duty vs. personal desire

13. What is the narrative perspective used in "The Tale of Troy"?

a) First-person

b) Second-person

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c) Third-person limited

d) Omniscient
Answer: d) Omniscient

14. In "The First Part of the Life of Sir John Oldcastle," how does Peele
portray Oldcastle’s character?

a) As a villain

b) As a tragic hero

c) As a martyr for his faith

d) As a fool
Answer: c) As a martyr for his faith

15. What type of work is "The Device of the Pageant borne before Woolston
Dixi by the Gentleman of the Inner Temple"?

a) A historical drama

b) A morality play

c) A pageant

d) A comedy
Answer: c) A pageant

16. In "The Pleasure of Princes," what societal aspect does Peele critique?

a) The corruption of power

b) The role of women

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c) The nature of love

d) The importance of honor

Answer: a) The corruption of power

17. What is the primary conflict presented in "The Battle of Alcazar"?

a) Love and rivalry

b) Honor and betrayal

c) War and peace

d) Faith and doubt

Answer: c) War and peace

18. How does Peele’s treatment of mythological themes in "The Hunting of

Cupid" differ from traditional representations?

a) He ignores them completely

b) He subverts them to explore contemporary issues

c) He exaggerates them for comedic effect

d) He adheres strictly to classical interpretations

Answer: b) He subverts them to explore contemporary issues

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19. What literary technique is prevalent in Peele's poetry, particularly in "The
Wisdom of Solomon Paraphrased"?

a) Free verse

b) Rhymed couplets

c) Blank verse

d) Iambic pentameter
Answer: c) Blank verse

20. Which of the following is a significant characteristic of George Peele’s

writing style?

a) Use of archaic language

b) Emphasis on complex plots

c) Incorporation of lyrical poetry

d) Minimal character development

Answer: c) Incorporation of lyrical poetry

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14. THOMAS KYD

1. What is the primary genre of "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) Comedy

b) Tragedy

c) History

d) Romance
Answer: b) Tragedy

2. Who is the central character in "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) Hieronimo

b) Bel-Imperia

c) Lorenzo

d) Balthazar
Answer: a) Hieronimo

3. In "The Spanish Tragedy," what motivates Hieronimo’s quest for revenge?

a) His love for Bel-Imperia

b) The murder of his son, Horatio

c) His desire for power

d) A betrayal by his friends

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Answer: b) The murder of his son, Horatio

4. What theme is prominently explored in "Soliman and Perseda"?

a) The futility of love

b) The conflict between love and duty

c) The power of friendship

d) The inevitability of fate

Answer: b) The conflict between love and duty

5. Which character is often considered a symbol of revenge in "The Spanish

Tragedy"?

a) The Ghost

b) Hieronimo

c) Bel-Imperia

d) Balthazar
Answer: a) The Ghost

6. What notable structure does Kyd employ in "The Spanish Tragedy" that
would later influence Shakespeare?

a) The soliloquy

b) The play-within-a-play

c) The chorus
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d) The flashback
Answer: b) The play-within-a-play

7. Which of the following is a significant setting in "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) A courtroom

b) A battlefield

c) A garden

d) An underground cave
Answer: a) A courtroom

8. In "Cornelia," what is the main conflict faced by the title character?

a) Betrayal by her lover

b) Loss of her child

c) The struggle for power

d) The conflict between loyalty to her family and her love

Answer: d) The conflict between loyalty to her family and her love

9. What role does the theme of honor play in "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) It is depicted as unimportant

b) It leads to the destruction of characters

c) It is the primary motivator for all actions

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d) It is only relevant to noble characters
Answer: c) It is the primary motivator for all actions

10. Which character in "The Spanish Tragedy" is a representation of the

tragic hero?

a) Lorenzo

b) Hieronimo

c) Horatio

d) Bel-Imperia
Answer: b) Hieronimo

11. What is a prominent symbol in "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) The sea

b) A sword

c) A crown

d) A rose
Answer: b) A sword

12. In "Soliman and Perseda," what is the outcome of the relationship

between Soliman and Perseda?

a) They marry and live happily

b) They are separated by political strife

c) They die tragically

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d) They defeat their enemies together
Answer: c) They die tragically

13. Which phrase best encapsulates the theme of revenge in "The Spanish
Tragedy"?

a) "Revenge is a dish best served cold."

b) "The wheel of fortune turns."

c) "An eye for an eye."

d) "Justice must be served."

Answer: c) "An eye for an eye."

14. What is the significance of the character of Bel-Imperia in "The Spanish

Tragedy"?

a) She represents innocence

b) She is a catalyst for revenge

c) She embodies the theme of forgiveness

d) She represents the consequences of power

Answer: b) She is a catalyst for revenge

15. How does Kyd's use of violence in "The Spanish Tragedy" contribute to
its themes?

a) It detracts from the story

b) It serves to highlight the consequences of vengeance

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c) It emphasizes the comedic elements

d) It creates a sense of normalcy

Answer: b) It serves to highlight the consequences of vengeance

16. What literary device is frequently used in Kyd's works to enhance

emotional impact?

a) Irony

b) Foreshadowing

c) Hyperbole

d) Imagery
Answer: d) Imagery

17. In "Love's Labour's Won," what thematic concern does Kyd primarily
explore?

a) The nature of love

b) The importance of friendship

c) The pursuit of knowledge

d) The quest for power

Answer: a) The nature of love

18. What is the narrative structure of "The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) Linear

b) Circular
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c) Non-linear

d) Fragmented
Answer: c) Non-linear

19. Which famous line from "The Spanish Tragedy" reflects the notion of
fate?

a) "The course of true love never did run smooth."

b) "What’s done is done."

c) "With great power comes great responsibility."

d) "For we are such stuff as dreams are made on."

Answer: a) "The course of true love never did run smooth."

20. What overarching theme connects many of Kyd’s works, particularly

"The Spanish Tragedy"?

a) The power of friendship

b) The conflict between love and hate

c) The inevitability of death and revenge

d) The significance of loyalty

Answer: c) The inevitability of death and revenge

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16. FRANCIS BACON

1. Which of the following works is considered Francis Bacon's most influential

philosophical treatise?

A) Novum Organum

B) The Advancement of Learning

C) Essays

D) De Augmentis Scientiarum
Answer: A) Novum Organum

2. In which philosophical approach is Bacon primarily associated?

A) Rationalism

B) Empiricism

C) Idealism

D) Phenomenology
Answer: B) Empiricism

3. What is the main purpose of Bacon's "Novum Organum"?

A) To criticize Aristotelian logic

B) To establish a new scientific method

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C) To promote the study of classical literature

D) To advocate for religious reforms

Answer: B) To establish a new scientific method

4. Bacon’s method of inquiry emphasizes the importance of which of the

following?

A) Intuition

B) Deductive reasoning

C) Observation and experimentation

D) Purely theoretical constructs

Answer: C) Observation and experimentation

5. In Bacon’s view, what role does "idols" play in human understanding?

A) They represent divine truths.

B) They are barriers to true knowledge.

C) They are essential for scientific progress.

D) They have no significance in knowledge acquisition.

Answer: B) They are barriers to true knowledge.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of Bacon's "Four Idols"?

A) Idol of the Tribe

B) Idol of the Cave

C) Idol of the Market

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D) Idol of the Mind
Answer: D) Idol of the Mind

7. In "The Advancement of Learning," Bacon argues for which of the

following?

A) The superiority of ancient knowledge

B) The need for a systematic approach to knowledge

C) The rejection of all forms of education

D) The importance of metaphysical inquiry

Answer: B) The need for a systematic approach to knowledge

8. Which statement best captures Bacon's views on knowledge?

A) Knowledge is static and unchanging.

B) Knowledge should be pursued for its own sake.

C) Knowledge is power and should be applied for practical benefits.

D) Knowledge is irrelevant in the modern world.

Answer: C) Knowledge is power and should be applied for practical benefits.

9. What is the significance of Bacon's statement, "Knowledge is power"?

A) It emphasizes the abstract nature of knowledge.

B) It suggests that knowledge should not be shared.

C) It underscores the practical application of knowledge to improve society.

D) It denotes the futility of academic pursuits.

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Answer: C) It underscores the practical application of knowledge to improve
society.

10. In which of Bacon's works does he advocate for the reform of scientific
methods?

A) Essays

B) De Augmentis Scientiarum

C) Novum Organum

D) The New Atlantis

Answer: C) Novum Organum

11. Bacon is often credited with the foundation of which of the following
fields?

A) Metaphysics

B) Natural philosophy

C) Modern science

D) Ethical theory
Answer: C) Modern science

12. What is the primary focus of Bacon's "Essays"?

A) Scientific principles

B) Personal reflections and moral philosophy

C) Political theory
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D) Religious doctrine
Answer: B) Personal reflections and moral philosophy

13. Which of the following concepts is central to Bacon's philosophy?

A) Rational deduction

B) Inductive reasoning

C) Ideal forms

D) Moral absolutism
Answer: B) Inductive reasoning

14. Bacon's "The New Atlantis" is best described as:

A) A historical account

B) A scientific treatise

C) A utopian vision

D) A theological work
Answer: C) A utopian vision

15. In "Novum Organum," what method does Bacon propose for acquiring
knowledge?

A) Deductive reasoning from first principles

B) Inductive reasoning from observations

C) Metaphysical speculation

D) Revelation from divine sources

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Answer: B) Inductive reasoning from observations

16. Which of the following best describes Bacon's attitude toward traditional
authority in science?

A) He upheld it as the ultimate source of knowledge.

B) He sought to challenge and reform it.

C) He ignored it completely.

D) He advocated for its absolute power.

Answer: B) He sought to challenge and reform it.

17. Bacon distinguishes between different types of sciences. Which of the

following does he consider the most valuable?

A) Theoretical sciences

B) Practical sciences

C) Natural sciences

D) Abstract sciences
Answer: B) Practical sciences

18. What does Bacon mean by the term "Idols of the Tribe"?

A) Errors that arise from human nature.

B) Errors that arise from cultural influences.

C) Errors that arise from individual preferences.

D) Errors that arise from educational systems.

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Answer: A) Errors that arise from human nature.

19. Which of the following concepts did Bacon advocate for in scientific
research?

A) Speculation without empirical evidence

B) Collaboration among scientists

C) Secrecy in scientific discoveries

D) Reliance on classical texts

Answer: B) Collaboration among scientists

20. In "The Advancement of Learning," how does Bacon categorize

knowledge?

A) Into theoretical and practical

B) Into philosophical and religious

C) Into historical and modern

D) Into abstract and concrete

Answer: A) Into theoretical and practical

21. Which philosophical tradition is Francis Bacon often seen as a precursor

to?

A) Existentialism

B) Empiricism

C) Idealism

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D) Rationalism
Answer: B) Empiricism

22. In Bacon's view, what is the ultimate aim of scientific inquiry?

A) To achieve personal fame

B) To understand the universe

C) To improve human life

D) To validate ancient texts

Answer: C) To improve human life

23. Bacon's work had a significant impact on which later philosopher known
for his method of skepticism?

A) René Descartes

B) Immanuel Kant

C) John Locke

D) Thomas Hobbes
Answer: A) René Descartes

24. What role does experience play in Bacon's scientific method?

A) It is secondary to theoretical understanding.

B) It is essential for deriving conclusions.

C) It is irrelevant to scientific inquiry.

D) It is a barrier to knowledge.
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Answer: B) It is essential for deriving conclusions.

25. In "The New Atlantis," Bacon portrays a society that values:

A) War and conquest

B) Knowledge and scientific discovery

C) Tradition and superstition

D) Individualism and isolation

Answer: B) Knowledge and scientific discovery

26. What does Bacon suggest is necessary for scientific advancement?

A) Strict adherence to tradition

B) Funding from wealthy patrons

C) Empirical experimentation and observation

D) Political power
Answer: C) Empirical experimentation and observation

27. Bacon's "Essays" often explore themes related to:

A) Nature and the environment

B) Human behavior and morality

C) Metaphysics and ontology

D) Political theory and governance

Answer: B) Human behavior and morality
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28. In "Novum Organum," Bacon introduces the concept of "the Great
Renewal." What does this refer to?

A) The revival of classical texts

B) A new era of scientific exploration

C) The establishment of new political structures

D) The return to religious orthodoxy

Answer: B) A new era of scientific exploration

29. Which of the following statements aligns with Bacon’s criticism of

Aristotelian logic?

A) It is too focused on empirical evidence.

B) It lacks practical application.

C) It is overly reliant on deductive reasoning.

D) It is superior to inductive reasoning.

Answer: C)

30. Which of the following best describes Bacon’s view on the relationship
between science and society?

A) Science should remain isolated from social concerns.

B) Science has the potential to improve society.

C) Science is only for the elite.

D) Science should be focused on theoretical pursuits.

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Answer: B) Science has the potential to improve society.

31. Bacon’s "Essays" include reflections on which of the following subjects?

A) Science and technology

B) Politics and governance

C) Human emotions and relationships

D) Religion and spirituality

Answer: C) Human emotions and relationships

32. Which of the following philosophical concepts did Bacon emphasize in his
writings?

A) The certainty of knowledge

B) The importance of doubt

C) The value of empirical evidence

D) The irrelevance of observation

Answer: C) The value of empirical evidence

33. Bacon’s concept of the “Idols of the Marketplace” refers to:

A) Misunderstandings arising from linguistic confusion.

B) The manipulation of public opinion by politicians.

C) The reliance on classical texts for knowledge.

D) The dangers of collective beliefs in science.

Answer: A) Misunderstandings arising from linguistic confusion.
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34. What is the significance of the phrase “knowledge itself is power” in
Bacon's works?

A) It underscores the passive nature of knowledge.

B) It promotes the idea of knowledge as a tool for control and influence.

C) It suggests that knowledge should be hoarded.

D) It indicates the futility of intellectual pursuits.

Answer: B) It promotes the idea of knowledge as a tool for control and
influence.

35. In "De Augmentis Scientiarum," Bacon expands upon which earlier

work?

A) The Advancement of Learning

B) Novum Organum

C) Essays

D) The New Atlantis

Answer: A) The Advancement of Learning

36. Which of the following best represents Bacon's method of induction?

A) Starting with a hypothesis and testing it.

B) Collecting specific instances to form a general conclusion.

C) Deducing specific predictions from broad principles.

D) Relying on established authorities for truth.

Answer: B) Collecting specific instances to form a general conclusion.
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37. In "The New Atlantis," what type of institution does Bacon envision as
central to scientific progress?

A) A religious organization

B) A scientific academy

C) A military school

D) A philosophical society
Answer: B) A scientific academy

38. Which famous philosopher was notably influenced by Bacon's empirical

approach?

A) Socrates

B) René Descartes

C) David Hume

D) John Stuart Mill

Answer: B) René Descartes

39. Bacon's political career included a position as:

A) Prime Minister

B) Lord Chancellor

C) Member of Parliament

D) Bishop
Answer: B) Lord Chancellor
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40. Which of the following statements captures Bacon’s view on the nature of
scientific progress?

A) It is linear and predictable.

B) It requires the overcoming of obstacles and errors.

C) It is solely based on theoretical insights.

D) It is best achieved through individual genius.

Answer: B) It requires the overcoming of obstacles and errors.

41. In Bacon's philosophy, what is the role of experience?

A) It is a hindrance to true knowledge.

B) It is the foundation for acquiring knowledge.

C) It should be disregarded in favor of theory.

D) It is only relevant in artistic endeavors.

Answer: B) It is the foundation for acquiring knowledge.

42. Bacon's "The Advancement of Learning" is structured in how many

books?

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Five
Answer: B) Three
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43. Which of the following best describes Bacon's legacy?

A) He was solely a political figure.

B) He is regarded as the father of the scientific method.

C) He was primarily a poet.

D) He is best known for his plays.

Answer: B) He is regarded as the father of the scientific method.

44. Bacon’s concept of "the Great Instauration" refers to:

A) A revival of classical knowledge.

B) A complete overhaul of the scientific method.

C) The establishment of a new educational system.

D) The foundation of a new political order.

Answer: B) A complete overhaul of the scientific method.

45. In his writings, Bacon often critiques which of the following?

A) The empirical method

B) The speculative philosophy of the ancients

C) The importance of observation

D) The role of reason in inquiry

Answer: B) The speculative philosophy of the ancients

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46. What did Bacon identify as the primary obstacle to scientific progress?

A) Lack of funding

B) Superstition and tradition

C) Political interference

D) Disinterest from scholars

Answer: B) Superstition and tradition

47. Which of the following phrases is closely associated with Bacon's

philosophy?

A) "Cogito, ergo sum."

B) "I think, therefore I am."

C) "We must begin anew."

D) "To know is to have power."

Answer: D) "To know is to have power."

48. What is one of Bacon's notable contributions to the field of ethics?

A) He established a strict moral code.

B) He argued for the relationship between knowledge and ethical behavior.

C) He dismissed ethical considerations in favor of science.

D) He focused solely on political ethics.

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Answer: B) He argued for the relationship between knowledge and ethical
behavior.

49. In which historical context did Francis Bacon write his major works?

A) The Renaissance

B) The Enlightenment

C) The Industrial Revolution

D) The Middle Ages

Answer: A) The Renaissance

50. What does Bacon mean by the term "Idols of the Cave"?

A) Prejudices arising from personal experiences.

B) Misconceptions due to language barriers.

C) Errors stemming from societal norms.

D) Superstitions rooted in culture.

Answer: A) Prejudices arising from personal experiences.

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17. RICHARD HOOKER

1. Richard Hooker's most influential work, "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical

Polity," primarily addresses which of the following topics?

A) The nature of human rights

B) The relationship between church and state

C) The role of women in society

D) The philosophy of science

Answer: B) The relationship between church and state

2. In "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity," Hooker argues for the necessity of
which type of governance in the Church?

A) Democratic governance

B) Monarchical governance

C) Hierarchical governance

D) Anarchistic governance
Answer: C) Hierarchical governance

3. Which philosophical tradition is Richard Hooker often associated with?

A) Rationalism

B) Empiricism

C) Aristotelianism

D) Platonism
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Answer: C) Aristotelianism

4. Hooker emphasizes the importance of reason in understanding religious

and moral truths. Which of the following best summarizes this view?

A) Faith alone is sufficient for understanding truth.

B) Reason and revelation must work in harmony.

C) Human reason is unreliable.

D) Only divine revelation can provide truth.

Answer: B) Reason and revelation must work in harmony.

5. What role does Hooker assign to Scripture in his theological framework?

A) It is the sole authority in all matters of faith and practice.

B) It is subordinate to human reason.

C) It must be interpreted within the context of tradition and reason.

D) It is irrelevant in the context of modernity.

Answer: C) It must be interpreted within the context of tradition and reason.

6. In Hooker's view, the law is primarily:

A) A set of arbitrary rules imposed by authority.

B) A reflection of divine order and reason.

C) An outdated concept irrelevant to modern life.

D) A tool for oppression.

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Answer: B) A reflection of divine order and reason.

7. Hooker's argument for a via media (middle way) is primarily aimed at:

A) Reconciling the Protestant and Catholic traditions.

B) Establishing a strict Puritan doctrine.

C) Promoting absolute monarchy in church governance.

D) Denying any role for tradition in the church.

Answer: A) Reconciling the Protestant and Catholic traditions.

8. Which of the following themes is central to Hooker’s writings?

A) The inevitability of conflict in religion

B) The necessity of law and order in society

C) The rejection of all forms of authority

D) The promotion of radical individualism

Answer: B) The necessity of law and order in society

9. Hooker's stance on religious tolerance is best summarized as:

A) Unconditional acceptance of all beliefs

B) A call for enforced orthodoxy

C) A balanced approach advocating for unity in essentials while allowing

diversity in non-essentials

D) Total rejection of non-Christian beliefs

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Answer: C) A balanced approach advocating for unity in essentials while
allowing diversity in non-essentials

10. Hooker's writing style in "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity" is

characterized by:

A) Simple and straightforward language

B) Complex and elaborate arguments with extensive use of analogies

C) Poetry and metaphor

D) Conciseness and brevity

Answer: B) Complex and elaborate arguments with extensive use of analogies

11. Which aspect of Hooker's work has had a lasting impact on Anglican
theology?

A) His advocacy for papal authority

B) His integration of reason, tradition, and Scripture

C) His rejection of liturgy

D) His support for a Presbyterian model of governance

Answer: B) His integration of reason, tradition, and Scripture

12. In which historical context was Hooker writing?

A) The Renaissance

B) The English Civil War

C) The Reformation

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Answer: C) The Reformation

13. What is the significance of Hooker's treatment of the concept of "law"?

A) It is entirely subjective and varies by individual.

B) It is a divine ordinance that reflects God's will.

C) It is a social construct with no moral implications.

D) It is irrelevant to personal morality.

Answer: B) It is a divine ordinance that reflects God's will.

14. Which of the following best captures Hooker's view on human nature?

A) Humans are inherently evil and corrupt.

B) Humans have the capacity for both good and evil, influenced by divine
grace and reason.

C) Humans are purely rational beings.

D) Humans are insignificant in the grand scheme of creation.

Answer: B) Humans have the capacity for both good and evil, influenced by
divine grace and reason.

15. Hooker's contributions to political philosophy are particularly notable for

their:

A) Advocacy for absolute monarchy

B) Support of democratic principles

C) Emphasis on the balance of power and the role of civil authority

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D) Rejection of all forms of government
Answer: C) Emphasis on the balance of power and the role of civil authority

16. In "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity," Hooker uses which of the
following to illustrate his points?

A) Personal anecdotes

B) Historical examples

C) Biblical narratives

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

17. What philosophical position does Hooker take regarding the role of
tradition in the interpretation of Scripture?

A) Tradition is unnecessary and can be discarded.

B) Tradition is the sole authority for interpretation.

C) Tradition is a valuable guide that complements Scripture and reason.

D) Tradition should be interpreted literally.

Answer: C) Tradition is a valuable guide that complements Scripture and
reason.

18. How does Hooker's view of the church's authority differ from that of the
Puritans?

A) He emphasizes the necessity of a centralized authority.

B) He supports a decentralized church structure.

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C) He believes in strict congregationalism.

D) He advocates for complete autonomy of local churches.

Answer: A) He emphasizes the necessity of a centralized authority.

19. Hooker is often seen as a bridge between which two theological

perspectives?

A) Catholicism and Orthodoxy

B) Calvinism and Lutheranism

C) Anglicanism and Puritanism

D) Rationalism and Empiricism

Answer: C) Anglicanism and Puritanism

20. What is the main argument presented in Hooker's "The Laws of

Ecclesiastical Polity" regarding civil authority?

A) Civil authority should be completely separate from religious authority.

B) Civil authority is divinely ordained and should reflect Christian values.

C) Civil authority is inherently corrupt and must be overthrown.

D) Civil authority is irrelevant to the practice of faith.

Answer: B) Civil authority is divinely ordained and should reflect Christian
values.

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18. WALTER RALEIGH

1. Which of the following is Sir Walter Raleigh primarily known for?

A) Poetry

B) Historical narratives

C) Colonization efforts

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

2. What is the title of Raleigh's most famous poem, which reflects on love and
loss?

A) "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"

B) "A Vision upon this Heart"

C) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"

D) "The Ocean"
Answer: A) "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"

3. In what year was Sir Walter Raleigh executed?

A) 1603

B) 1618

C) 1625

D) 1640
Answer: B) 1618
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4. What was Raleigh's role in the English colonization of North America?

A) He was the first governor of Virginia.

B) He sponsored the Roanoke Colony.

C) He founded Jamestown.

D) He was an adversary to colonization.

Answer: B) He sponsored the Roanoke Colony.

5. Which of the following works by Raleigh discusses the benefits of exploring

the New World?

A) "The Discovery of Guiana"

B) "The History of the World"

C) "A Letter to the Queen"

D) "The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh"

Answer: A) "The Discovery of Guiana"

6. Raleigh's poetry often explores themes of:

A) Nature and the sublime

B) War and conflict

C) Love and the transience of life

D) Technology and progress

Answer: C) Love and the transience of life

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7. What significant literary form did Raleigh contribute to during the English
Renaissance?

A) Epic poetry

B) Sonnet

C) Satire

D) Ballad
Answer: B) Sonnet

8. Raleigh's poem "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" is a response to

which of the following works?

A) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Christopher Marlowe

B) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Robert Herrick

C) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Sir Philip Sidney

D) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by William Shakespeare

Answer: A) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Christopher Marlowe

9. Which of the following best describes Raleigh's political stance during his
life?

A) Loyal to the monarchy

B) Republican sympathizer

C) An advocate for democracy

D) A revolutionary
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Answer: A) Loyal to the monarchy

10. What significant historical event did Raleigh's failed colonization attempts
contribute to?

A) The Spanish Armada

B) The English Civil War

C) The establishment of the Thirteen Colonies

D) The Age of Enlightenment

Answer: C) The establishment of the Thirteen Colonies

11. Raleigh's "History of the World" covers events from:

A) The creation to the present day.

B) The Roman Empire to the Middle Ages.

C) The Renaissance to the Enlightenment.

D) The Fall of Rome to the Restoration.

Answer: A) The creation to the present day.

12. In what way did Raleigh's writings reflect the spirit of the Age of
Exploration?

A) They were focused solely on European politics.

B) They celebrated the exploration and discovery of new lands.

C) They condemned colonization efforts.

D) They ignored contemporary events.

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Answer: B) They celebrated the exploration and discovery of new lands.

13. Raleigh was imprisoned in the Tower of London due to his involvement in
which of the following?

A) A failed military campaign

B) A conspiracy against King James I

C) His writings against the monarchy

D) His exploration of the Americas

Answer: B) A conspiracy against King James I

14. Which of Raleigh's works reflects his deep interest in the natural world
and its resources?

A) "The Discovery of Guiana"

B) "The History of the World"

C) "A Letter to the Queen"

D) "The Ocean"
Answer: A) "The Discovery of Guiana"

15. Which poem by Raleigh highlights the fleeting nature of beauty and love?

A) "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"

B) "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"

C) "A Vision upon this Heart"

D) "The Ocean"
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Answer: A) "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd"

16. What was one of Raleigh's primary motivations for promoting

colonization?

A) To spread Christianity

B) To gain wealth and resources for England

C) To escape his political enemies

D) To find a new home for the English nobility

Answer: B) To gain wealth and resources for England

17. Which character is often featured in Raleigh's poetry as an idealized

figure?

A) The shepherd

B) The nymph

C) The king

D) The soldier
Answer: B) The nymph

18. Raleigh's exploration of Guiana was primarily driven by his desire to find
which of the following?

A) New trade routes

B) Gold and riches

C) New lands for settlement

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D) Scientific knowledge
Answer: B) Gold and riches

19. Which historical figure's reign influenced Raleigh's literary and political
endeavors?

A) Queen Elizabeth I

B) King James I

C) Queen Mary I

D) Oliver Cromwell
Answer: A) Queen Elizabeth I

20. In Raleigh's works, how is the theme of nature typically represented?

A) As a harsh and unforgiving force

B) As a source of beauty and inspiration

C) As irrelevant to human experience

D) As a place of danger and dread

Answer: B) As a source of beauty and inspiration

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19. RICHARD HAKLUYT

1. Which of the following works is Richard Hakluyt primarily known for?

A) "The Faerie Queene"

B) "The Principality of Wales"

C) "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the

English Nation"

D) "The Pilgrim’s Progress"

Answer: C) "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries
of the English Nation"

2. In what year was "The Principal Navigations" first published?

A) 1580

B) 1598

C) 1600

D) 1612
Answer: B) 1598

3. What was Hakluyt's primary aim in compiling his navigational accounts?

A) To promote British literature

B) To document all human experiences

C) To encourage English colonization and trade

D) To critique contemporary politics

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Answer: C) To encourage English colonization and trade

4. Which of the following themes is most prevalent in Hakluyt's works?

A) The inevitability of death

B) The exploration and conquest of new territories

C) The intricacies of courtly love

D) The nature of divine intervention

Answer: B) The exploration and conquest of new territories

5. Hakluyt's narratives often included accounts of which of the following?

A) Mythical creatures

B) Indigenous cultures and their customs

C) Artistic achievements of Europe

D) Philosophical discourses
Answer: B) Indigenous cultures and their customs

6. What was Richard Hakluyt's profession apart from being a writer?

A) A merchant

B) A clergyman

C) A diplomat

D) A scholar and geographer

Answer: D) A scholar and geographer
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7. Which of the following explorers is prominently featured in Hakluyt's
works?

A) Ferdinand Magellan

B) Christopher Columbus

C) Sir Walter Raleigh

D) Marco Polo
Answer: C) Sir Walter Raleigh

8. Hakluyt's writings were influential in promoting which of the following

concepts?

A) The Divine Right of Kings

B) Mercantilism and colonial expansion

C) The Enlightenment

D) The Reformation
Answer: B) Mercantilism and colonial expansion

9. What is the significance of the title "Hakluytus Posthumus"?

A) It refers to Hakluyt's death.

B) It indicates the posthumous publication of his works.

C) It means "Hakluyt's last travel."

D) It highlights the end of his exploration.

Answer: B) It indicates the posthumous publication of his works.

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10. Which literary device is frequently employed by Hakluyt in his
narratives?

A) Allegory

B) Satire

C) First-person narrative

D) Dramatic irony
Answer: C) First-person narrative

11. Hakluyt's work often emphasizes the relationship between which two
elements?

A) Nature and technology

B) Exploration and commerce

C) Science and religion

D) Art and politics

Answer: B) Exploration and commerce

12. What was one of Hakluyt's contributions to the field of geography?

A) He invented new navigation tools.

B) He provided detailed maps of newly discovered lands.

C) He critiqued existing geographical knowledge.

D) He was the first to chart the stars.

Answer: B) He provided detailed maps of newly discovered lands.

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13. In "The Principal Navigations," which regions are particularly
emphasized?

A) Africa and the Middle East

B) The Americas and Asia

C) The Arctic and Antarctic

D) Europe and the Mediterranean

Answer: B) The Americas and Asia

14. Hakluyt's writings reflect the socio-political climate of which period?

A) The Middle Ages

B) The Renaissance

C) The Enlightenment

D) The Industrial Revolution

Answer: B) The Renaissance

15. What role did Richard Hakluyt play in the English colonization of North
America?

A) He was a military leader.

B) He provided financial support.

C) He documented and advocated for the colonization efforts.

D) He opposed the colonization.

Answer: C) He documented and advocated for the colonization efforts.
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16. Which of the following best describes the tone of Hakluyt's writings?

A) Cynical and critical

B) Informative and promotional

C) Poetic and lyrical

D) Indifferent and detached

Answer: B) Informative and promotional

17. Hakluyt's narrative style can be best described as:

A) Complex and obscure

B) Concise and straightforward

C) Flowery and ornate

D) Fragmented and erratic

Answer: B) Concise and straightforward

18. How did Hakluyt's works influence subsequent literature?

A) They established a precedent for travel writing.

B) They discouraged exploration.

C) They were largely ignored.

D) They shifted focus to poetry.

Answer: A) They established a precedent for travel writing.

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19. Which of the following is a critical perspective on Hakluyt's writings?

A) They are purely historical accounts.

B) They exhibit colonial bias and promote imperialism.

C) They are devoid of cultural insights.

D) They are entirely fictional.

Answer: B) They exhibit colonial bias and promote imperialism.

20. In what way does Hakluyt's work serve as a historical document?

A) It presents fictional accounts of exploration.

B) It records actual events and observations of explorers.

C) It critiques the explorers' motives.

D) It ignores the political implications of exploration.

Answer: B) It records actual events and observations of explorers.

20. SAMUEL PURCHAS

1. What is the title of Samuel Purchas's most famous work?

A) Pilgrimage

B) Hakluytus Posthumus

C) The Pilgrimage of Sir Francis Drake

D) The History of Travel

Answer: B) Hakluytus Posthumus
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2. In which year was "Hakluytus Posthumus" published?

A) 1613

B) 1625

C) 1635

D) 1640
Answer: B) 1625

3. What is the primary focus of "Hakluytus Posthumus"?

A) Religious texts

B) Travel narratives and exploration

C) Poetry

D) Fictional stories
Answer: B) Travel narratives and exploration

4. Which genre does Purchas's work predominantly fall under?

A) Biography

B) History

C) Travel literature

D) Fiction
Answer: C) Travel literature

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5. What is one of the key themes in Purchas's writings?

A) The pursuit of love

B) The expansion of knowledge through exploration

C) The critique of colonialism

D) The importance of agriculture

Answer: B) The expansion of knowledge through exploration

6. Who is prominently featured as an explorer in Purchas's accounts?

A) Christopher Columbus

B) Sir Francis Drake

C) Marco Polo

D) Vasco da Gama
Answer: B) Sir Francis Drake

7. What is the significance of Purchas's use of maps in his works?

A) To provide artistic value

B) To enhance the aesthetic appeal

C) To illustrate geographic discoveries and routes

D) To confuse the reader

Answer: C) To illustrate geographic discoveries and routes

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8. In "Pilgrimage," what does Purchas explore in addition to travel?

A) Philosophical ideas

B) Spiritual journeys

C) Historical events

D) Scientific theories
Answer: B) Spiritual journeys

9. Which notable line reflects the essence of Purchas's exploration of the

world?

A) "To travel is to live."

B) "There is no greater joy than to see new lands."

C) "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

D) "The earth is full of wonders."

Answer: C) "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one
page."

10. What is a recurring symbol in Purchas's narratives?

A) The compass

B) The ship

C) The globe

D) The sun
Answer: B) The ship

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11. How does Purchas depict the indigenous people in his works?

A) As savages

B) As noble and wise

C) As obstacles to progress

D) As insignificant
Answer: B) As noble and wise

12. What aspect of culture does Purchas often explore in his travel accounts?

A) Folklore and mythology

B) Art and literature

C) Customs and religions

D) Architecture
Answer: C) Customs and religions

13. Which of the following best describes Purchas's narrative style?

A) Minimalist and straightforward

B) Detailed and descriptive

C) Poetic and abstract

D) Satirical and humorous

Answer: B) Detailed and descriptive

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14. What motivated Purchas to compile "Hakluytus Posthumus"?

A) Personal gain

B) A desire to promote exploration

C) A commission from the monarchy

D) Academic recognition
Answer: B) A desire to promote exploration

15. In what way does Purchas address the theme of imperialism in his
writings?

A) He condemns it entirely

B) He provides a neutral account

C) He supports it as a form of civilization

D) He ignores it completely
Answer: C) He supports it as a form of civilization

16. How did Purchas's work contribute to the understanding of geography in

the 17th century?

A) By promoting superstition

B) By mapping uncharted territories

C) By disputing existing maps

D) By creating fictional places

Answer: B) By mapping uncharted territories

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17. What was one of the significant impacts of "Hakluytus Posthumus"?

A) It led to the decline of travel writing

B) It inspired future explorers

C) It was forgotten in history

D) It caused conflicts between nations

Answer: B) It inspired future explorers

18. Which of the following themes is NOT commonly found in Purchas's

works?

A) The interconnectedness of cultures

B) The advancement of science

C) The moral dilemmas of exploration

D) The beauty of nature

Answer: B) The advancement of science

19. What is the tone of Purchas's writing in "Pilgrimage"?

A) Cynical

B) Adventurous and contemplative

C) Indifferent

D) Sarcastic
Answer: B) Adventurous and contemplative

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20. What impact did Purchas's work have on English literature?

A) It diminished interest in travel

B) It established a tradition of travel literature

C) It was considered irrelevant

D) It limited exploration themes

Answer: B) It established a tradition of travel literature

21. JOHN FOXE

1. What is the title of John Foxe's most famous work?

A) The Book of Martyrs

B) Actes and Monuments

C) The History of the English Church

D) The Lives of the Saints

Answer: B) Actes and Monuments

2. In which year was "Actes and Monuments" first published?

A) 1546

B) 1559

C) 1563

D) 1570
Answer: C) 1563
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3. What is the primary focus of Foxe's "Actes and Monuments"?

A) English poetry

B) The lives of English monarchs

C) The persecution of Protestant martyrs

D) The history of the Catholic Church

Answer: C) The persecution of Protestant martyrs

4. Which notable figure is prominently featured in Foxe's accounts of

martyrdom?

A) Thomas More

B) John Wycliffe

C) Thomas Cranmer

D) Anne Boleyn
Answer: C) Thomas Cranmer

5. What method does Foxe use to present the stories of martyrs in his work?

A) Allegorical tales

B) Detailed historical accounts

C) Dramatic plays

D) Poems and songs

Answer: B) Detailed historical accounts

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6. Which theme is central to Foxe's "Actes and Monuments"?

A) The glory of war

B) The triumph of faith over persecution

C) The importance of secular power

D) The futility of resistance

Answer: B) The triumph of faith over persecution

7. In what context was Foxe's work particularly significant?

A) During the English Civil War

B) During the reign of Elizabeth I

C) During the Reformation

D) During the Renaissance

Answer: C) During the Reformation

8. What was John Foxe’s religious affiliation?

A) Roman Catholic

B) Anglican

C) Puritan

D) Protestant
Answer: D) Protestant

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9. Which notable event does Foxe describe in relation to his martyr accounts?

A) The Spanish Armada

B) The Reformation in England

C) The Great Fire of London

D) The English Civil War

Answer: B) The Reformation in England

10. What role did Foxe play in the Protestant Reformation?

A) He was a martyr himself

B) He documented the persecution of Protestants

C) He opposed the Reformation

D) He was a leading theologian

Answer: B) He documented the persecution of Protestants

11. How did Foxe's "Actes and Monuments" impact public perception of the
Catholic Church?

A) It praised the Church's practices

B) It portrayed the Church as tyrannical

C) It ignored the Church entirely

D) It was neutral towards the Church

Answer: B) It portrayed the Church as tyrannical

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12. Which language was "Actes and Monuments" originally published in?

A) Latin

B) English

C) French

D) Greek
Answer: B) English

13. What notable symbol does Foxe often employ in his writings?

A) The cross

B) The sword

C) The flame

D) The crown
Answer: C) The flame

14. What literary style characterizes Foxe’s "Actes and Monuments"?

A) Satirical

B) Historical narrative

C) Lyrical poetry

D) Fictional drama
Answer: B) Historical narrative

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15. Which famous quote by Foxe emphasizes his beliefs about martyrdom?

A) "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church."

B) "Better to die than to betray one's faith."

C) "Truth will out."

D) "Persecution strengthens faith."

Answer: A) "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church."

16. What influence did Foxe's work have on later Protestant literature?

A) It discouraged further writing

B) It served as a model for historical documentation

C) It led to the decline of Protestantism

D) It was largely ignored

Answer: B) It served as a model for historical documentation

17. In addition to martyrdom, which other theme is prevalent in Foxe's

writings?

A) Secular governance

B) The role of women in religion

C) The quest for truth

D) Economic theory
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Answer: C) The quest for truth

18. What is one of the significant criticisms of Foxe's work?

A) Lack of historical accuracy

B) Overemphasis on secular authority

C) Excessive focus on poetry

D) Unbalanced treatment of Catholics

Answer: D) Unbalanced treatment of Catholics

19. What was the main impact of Foxe's work on the Protestant community?

A) It divided the community

B) It inspired unity and resilience

C) It led to complacency

D) It sparked major conflicts

Answer: B) It inspired unity and resilience

20. Which of the following was a significant consequence of the publication of

"Actes and Monuments"?

A) The restoration of Catholicism in England

B) Increased support for Protestant reformers

C) The establishment of a monarchy

D) The decline of literacy rates

Answer: B) Increased support for Protestant reformers
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22. WILLIAM CAMDEN

1. What is the title of William Camden's most significant historical work?

A) Annales Rerum Anglicarum

B) Britannia

C) Remains Concerning Britain

D) The History of Queen Elizabeth

Answer: B) Britannia

2. In which year was "Britannia" first published?

A) 1586

B) 1600

C) 1620

D) 1650
Answer: A) 1586

3. What is the primary focus of Camden's "Britannia"?

A) The lives of the English monarchs

B) The geography and history of Britain

C) The culture of the Roman Empire

D) The military history of Europe

Answer: B) The geography and history of Britain

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4. Which method did Camden primarily use in his historical writings?

A) Descriptive narrative

B) Anecdotal storytelling

C) Chronological account

D) Poetic form
Answer: C) Chronological account

5. What significant contribution did Camden make to the field of history?

A) Introducing romanticism in literature

B) Emphasizing the importance of primary sources

C) Promoting the idea of national identity

D) Developing historical fiction

Answer: B) Emphasizing the importance of primary sources

6. In "Britannia," which notable structure does Camden extensively describe?

A) The Tower of London

B) Hadrian’s Wall

C) The Roman Forum

D) Westminster Abbey
Answer: B) Hadrian’s Wall

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7. What language was "Britannia" originally written in?

A) Latin

B) English

C) French

D) Greek
Answer: A) Latin

8. What theme is prevalent in Camden's works?

A) The glory of war

B) The significance of education

C) The impact of geography on culture

D) The struggles of the monarchy

Answer: C) The impact of geography on culture

9. Camden's "Annales Rerum Anglicarum" primarily deals with what aspect

of history?

A) British flora and fauna

B) The reign of Queen Elizabeth

C) The social customs of England

D) The wars of the Roses

Answer: B) The reign of Queen Elizabeth

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10. Which famous historical event does Camden discuss in detail in his
writings?

A) The Battle of Hastings

B) The English Civil War

C) The Spanish Armada

D) The Norman Conquest

Answer: C) The Spanish Armada

11. Which of the following is a significant feature of Camden's writing style?

A) Use of allegory

B) Dense and complex language

C) Clarity and factual precision

D) Use of poetic meter

Answer: C) Clarity and factual precision

12. What was Camden's profession besides being a historian?

A) Lawyer

B) Schoolmaster

C) Archaeologist

D) Poet
Answer: B) Schoolmaster
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13. In Camden's works, which geographical feature is often associated with
the history of Britain?

A) Rivers

B) Mountains

C) Forests

D) Coasts
Answer: D) Coasts

14. What is the significance of Camden's contribution to the study of English

antiquities?

A) He popularized classical literature

B) He was the first to compile an extensive collection

C) He discredited earlier historical accounts

D) He established the field of archaeology

Answer: B) He was the first to compile an extensive collection

15. Which aspect of culture did Camden frequently explore in "Britannia"?

A) Literature and poetry

B) Customs and traditions

C) Economic policies

D) Architectural styles
Answer: B) Customs and traditions
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16. In "Britannia," how does Camden view the relationship between
geography and history?

A) They are unrelated

B) Geography shapes historical events

C) History is more important than geography

D) Geography only affects economics

Answer: B) Geography shapes historical events

17. Which other work is often associated with Camden’s historical studies?

A) The Faerie Queene

B) The History of the Reformation

C) The Chronicles of England

D) The Works of Shakespeare

Answer: C) The Chronicles of England

18. What was one of Camden's beliefs about the English people?

A) They were the most cultured in Europe

B) They had a deep connection to their land

C) They were inferior to other nations

D) They should abandon their traditions

Answer: B) They had a deep connection to their land

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19. What year did Camden die?
A) 1620

B) 1623

C) 1625

D) 1630
Answer: B) 1623

20. Camden's work helped lay the foundation for which subsequent historical
movement?
A) Romanticism

B) Empiricism

C) Nationalism

D) Postmodernism
Answer: C) Nationalism

23. JOHN KNOX

1. What is the title of John Knox's most famous work that critiques female
monarchy?

A) The Monstrous Regiment of Women

B) The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women

C) The Reformation

D) The History of the Reformation

Answer: B) The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment
of Women
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2. In which year was "The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous
Regiment of Women" published?

A) 1558

B) 1559

C) 1560

D) 1561
Answer: B) 1559

3. Which major theme is central to Knox's writings?

A) The beauty of nature

B) The struggle for religious reform

C) The importance of monarchy

D) The role of women in society

Answer: B) The struggle for religious reform

4. What was the primary focus of Knox's "History of the Reformation in

Scotland"?

A) Personal anecdotes

B) Political alliances

C) The establishment of Protestantism in Scotland

D) The significance of Catholic rituals

Answer: C) The establishment of Protestantism in Scotland
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5. In Knox's works, which figure is often depicted as a negative representation
of female leadership?

A) Mary Queen of Scots

B) Elizabeth I

C) Catherine of Aragon

D) Anne Boleyn
Answer: A) Mary Queen of Scots

6. Which symbol does Knox frequently employ to represent the struggle

against Catholicism?

A) A rose

B) A trumpet

C) A sword

D) A cross
Answer: B) A trumpet

7. What is the primary setting of Knox's writings on the Reformation?

A) France

B) Scotland

C) England

D) Germany
Answer: B) Scotland
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8. In which city did John Knox become a leading figure of the Protestant
Reformation?

A) Edinburgh

B) London

C) Geneva

D) Paris
Answer: A) Edinburgh

9. Which of the following is a key character in Knox's writings?

A) John Calvin

B) Martin Luther

C) Mary Queen of Scots

D) Thomas Cranmer
Answer: C) Mary Queen of Scots

10. What does Knox argue about the role of women in his "First Blast"?

A) Women should lead

B) Women are unfit for leadership

C) Women are equal to men

D) Women should be educated

Answer: B) Women are unfit for leadership

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11. Which work contains Knox's reflections on the nature of the Scottish
Reformation?

A) The First Blast

B) The History of the Reformation in Scotland

C) A Letter to the Queen

D) The Appellation
Answer: B) The History of the Reformation in Scotland

12. What did Knox emphasize as essential for a successful Reformation?

A) Monarchy

B) Education

C) Strong leadership and preaching

D) Wealth
Answer: C) Strong leadership and preaching

13. Which famous line reflects Knox's views on the power of God?

A) "God is love."

B) "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

C) "A good conscience is a soft pillow."

D) "The devil is a liar."

Answer: C) "A good conscience is a soft pillow."

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14. What is the tone of Knox's writings regarding Catholicism?

A) Neutral

B) Celebratory

C) Critical and confrontational

D) Ambivalent
Answer: C) Critical and confrontational

15. Knox's approach to preaching was primarily characterized by which of

the following?

A) Emotional appeal

B) Rational argumentation

C) Symbolic language

D) Poetic imagery
Answer: B) Rational argumentation

16. Which event did Knox witness that significantly influenced his writings?

A) The English Civil War

B) The execution of Charles I

C) The Siege of Edinburgh Castle

D) The Marian Persecutions

Answer: D) The Marian Persecutions

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17. In Knox's writings, which element symbolizes truth and divine guidance?

A) The sword

B) The book

C) The light

D) The shield
Answer: C) The light

18. Which of the following best describes Knox's influence on future

generations?

A) Minimal impact

B) Significant impact on Protestant thought

C) Influence primarily on Catholic doctrine

D) He was mostly forgotten

Answer: B) Significant impact on Protestant thought

19. Knox's view on monarchy can be summarized as:

A) Complete submission to the monarch

B) Authority must be held accountable to God

C) Absolute power for the monarchy

D) Monarchs should be revered above all

Answer: B) Authority must be held accountable to God

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20. What is a recurring theme in Knox’s essays and sermons?

A) The beauty of nature

B) The need for reform and accountability

C) The importance of wealth

D) The sanctity of tradition

Answer: B) The need for reform and accountability

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