English Language and Religious Changes in the Late 16th Century

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During which time period did English become more widely spoken and known?

The sixteenth century (correct)

The seventeenth century

The eighteenth century

The nineteenth century

During the reign of Queen Mary, did she seek to make the country Catholic or Protestant?

Protestant

Catholic (correct)

She sought to make the country both Catholic and Protestant

She did not seek to change the country's religion

What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it important?

It granted religious freedom to all citizens

It declared the ruler as the head of the church (correct)

It established the Church of England as the official religion

It abolished the monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of education in the Renaissance?

Education should be limited to only learning to read and write Signup and view all the answers

What was Viola's disguise and new name?

Cesario Signup and view all the answers

What was the connection between Olivia and Cesario?

Olivia fell in love with Cesario without knowing he is a she Signup and view all the answers

Who does Sebastian marry?

Olivia Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'renaissance' mean?

Rebirth Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'great chain of being' describe?

The hierarchy of power in society Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Education changed to a more well-rounded style of learning during the Renaissance.

True Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the bean in a 'Festival of Fools' dessert.

It symbolizes the beginning of Carnival and the person who finds it gets to host the next Carnival ball. Signup and view all the answers

What is a conceit in regard to metaphysical poetry?

It refers to comparing different objects to something else. Signup and view all the answers

From Pilgrim's Progress, what does Christian's burden symbolize?

The struggles and sins that all humans carry. Signup and view all the answers

To what event in the Bible does the author, John Bunyan, compare Vanity Fair?

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Signup and view all the answers

In 'Valediction: Forbidding Mourning,' to whom is John Donne speaking?

Anne More Donne Signup and view all the answers

What is a paradox?

A paradox is a contradictory statement that may seem absurd but can reveal a deeper truth. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A satire does not involve humor in any way.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The best way to describe situational irony is by using the term 'surprise ending.'

True Signup and view all the answers

When the audience knows something that characters do not know, what irony is being utilized?

Dramatic Irony Signup and view all the answers

Sarcasm is also known as ______________ irony.

Verbal Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes Swift's attitude towards humans in 'A Modest Proposal'?

Misanthropy Signup and view all the answers

What type of satire is used in 'A Modest Proposal'?

Juvenalian Signup and view all the answers

According to Swift's proposal, how long should Irish mothers keep their children?

Until they are 1 year old Signup and view all the answers

How does Strephon feel after he sneaks into Celia's dressing room in 'A Lady's Dressing Room'?

Disgusted Signup and view all the answers

What is Swift's purpose in writing 'A Modest Proposal'?

To force the government to help the poor in Ireland Signup and view all the answers