english literature MCQs – Page 306

Practise multiple-choice questions from english literature for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

english literature Mcqs

1. introduction to literary theory 2. miscellaneous literature 3. famous playwright poet and others 4. introduction to literary studies 5. cultural and literary in modernity 6. ages era period 7. cultural and literary english renaissance 8. modern poetry and poetics 9. medieval literature and culture 10. african american literature 11. the gothic novel 12. american literature 13. language and linguistics 14. english romantic poetry 15. literary theory and criticism 16. cultural and literary 18th 19th centuries

6101. Which of the following was a result of Charlemanges decree on the production of books ?
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A. it declared that books should be produced by men

B. it opened up new opportunities for women to learn

C. it ended the Churchs role in the creation of books

D. it led to a sudden increase of women as scholars and authors

6102. In the Middle Ages, how did religious and secular concepts of virginity differ ?
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A. religious doctrines said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while secular authorities said it was spendable

B. secular authorities said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while religious doctrines said it was spendable

C. secular authorities said that virginity was unimportant, while the Church highly valued it

D. the Church said that virginity was unimportant, while the secular authorities highly valued it

6103. What led to the alliterative revival ?
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A. The introduction to new poetic forms during the Norman invasion

B. A return to reading poetry from the 11th and 12th centuries

C. The influence of southern courtly poets writing in French and Latin

D. A surge in English nationalism

6104. Despite the fact that the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle continued well into the Norman rule of the 12th century, which king originally commissioned this work ?
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A. King Arthur

B. William the Conqueror

C. King Harold

D. Alfred the Great

6105. How was mystical literature significant ?
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A. Mystical literature prohibited women from writing in the voice of God.

B. Mystical literature ended the trend of poems in which God was cast as a lover.

C. Mystical literature provided a place for women to write romantic and religious literature.

D. Mystical literature suggested the continued link between paganism and Christianity.

6106. Which of the following is the best example of a morality play ?
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A. The Second Shepherds Play

B. Everyman

C. The Dream of the Rood

D. The Seafarer

6107. How do historians explain the increase in the number of troubadours in the Middle Ages ?
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A. the decreased public interest in religious stories

B. the public disinterest in popular tales about romance

C. the increased interest in stories written in medieval Latin

D. the French lords lack of interest in tales of courtly love

6108. How did increased lay participation in religious life impact monasteries ?
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A. it made them more valuable sources of information

B. it made them seem irrelevant since they separated religious life from worldly life

C. it made them symbols of the Churchs progress

D. it made them more important since there were few literate lay worshipers

6109. With which genre is The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicity most closely associated ?
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A. romance

B. hagiography

C. medieval lay

D. courtly love

6110. What distinguishes morality plays from mystery plays ?
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A. Mystery plays involve Christian themes, whereas morality plays do not.

B. Morality plays were written individually, whereas mystery plays are in cycles.

C. Morality plays involve Christian themes, whereas mystery plays do not.

D. Mystery plays were written individually, whereas morality plays are in cycles.

6111. Who wrote The Rules of Courtly Love ?
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A. Christine de Pizan

B. Andreas Capellanus

C. Catherine of Sienna

D. Chretien de Troye

6112. Pride in ones accomplishments was important to the Anglo-Saxon thegn. If so, why does Hrothgar say in Beowulf: do not give way to pride ?
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A. Pride causes one to appear immodest.

B. Extreme pride can cause one to be overly secure and make mistakes.

C. Pride is one of the deadly sins.

D. Hrothgar believes it is important to stay focused on revenge.

6113. In the Middle Ages, nuns also performed which of the following roles ?
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A. teachers

B. All of the Above

C. scribes

D. authors

6114. What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?
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A. pathos

B. affective piety

C. paradox

D. imagery

6115. Which of the following inventions is associated with the rise in literacy ?
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A. the rudder

B. the flail

C. the triptych

D. the letter press

6116. The adventure of another lay/Just as it happened, Ill relay ?
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A. The line has obvious rhyme and meter, and the opening words suggest a story of adventure and excitement.

B. The strong alliteration creates rhythm that accentuates the adventurous spirit.

C. The line seems to frame a story with plot complications.

D. The line alludes to a poem with religious undertones.

6117. Which of the following women is widely considered the first feminist ?
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A. Thecla

B. Margery Kempe

C. Catherine of Siena

D. Christine de Pizan

6118. In the Middle Ages, what was the status of a married woman in relation to her husband ?
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A. she was more legally powerful than her husband

B. she was her husbands property, but could not be mistreated under law

C. she was considered equal to her husband

D. she was considered her husbands property

6119. In Medieval times, who were femme soles ?
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A. anchorites who lived in seclusion

B. women who were villains in stories of courtly love

C. women who operated their own businesses without men

D. educated women

6120. When did the Roman Empire formally legalize Christianity ?
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A. The 8th century

B. The 3rd century

C. The 4th century

D. The 7th century

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