25 Questions
During which time period did English become more widely spoken and known?
The sixteenth century
During the reign of Queen Mary, did she seek to make the country Catholic or Protestant?
Catholic
What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it important?
It declared the ruler as the head of the church
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of education in the Renaissance?
Education should be limited to only learning to read and write
What was Viola's disguise and new name?
Cesario
What was the connection between Olivia and Cesario?
Olivia fell in love with Cesario without knowing he is a she
Who does Sebastian marry?
Olivia
What does the word 'renaissance' mean?
Rebirth
What does the 'great chain of being' describe?
The hierarchy of power in society
True or false: Education changed to a more well-rounded style of learning during the Renaissance.
True
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.
What is a conceit in regard to metaphysical poetry?
It refers to comparing different objects to something else.
From Pilgrim's Progress, what does Christian's burden symbolize?
The struggles and sins that all humans carry.
To what event in the Bible does the author, John Bunyan, compare Vanity Fair?
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
In 'Valediction: Forbidding Mourning,' to whom is John Donne speaking?
Anne More Donne
What is a paradox?
A paradox is a contradictory statement that may seem absurd but can reveal a deeper truth.
True or false: A satire does not involve humor in any way.
False
True or false: The best way to describe situational irony is by using the term 'surprise ending.'
True
When the audience knows something that characters do not know, what irony is being utilized?
Dramatic Irony
Sarcasm is also known as ______________ irony.
Verbal
Which word best describes Swift's attitude towards humans in 'A Modest Proposal'?
Misanthropy
What type of satire is used in 'A Modest Proposal'?
Juvenalian
According to Swift's proposal, how long should Irish mothers keep their children?
Until they are 1 year old
How does Strephon feel after he sneaks into Celia's dressing room in 'A Lady's Dressing Room'?
Disgusted
What is Swift's purpose in writing 'A Modest Proposal'?
To force the government to help the poor in Ireland
Test your knowledge on English language development and religious changes during the late sixteenth century. Find out if English became more widely spoken, Queen Mary's religious intentions, and the significance of the Act of Supremacy.
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