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Which poet is known for the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
Which poet is known for the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?
- William Shakespeare
- Ben Jonson
- Edmund Spenser
- John Milton (correct)
Who is generally seen as the beginning of English literature?
Who is generally seen as the beginning of English literature?
- John Milton
- Anthony Burgess
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Beowulf (correct)
Who is associated with major drama and poetry during the Renaissance period?
Who is associated with major drama and poetry during the Renaissance period?
- Geoffrey Chaucer (correct)
- Jonathan Swift
- Alexander Pope
- John Donne
Which century is particularly associated with satire in English literature?
Which century is particularly associated with satire in English literature?
What is the most famous work in Old English that has achieved national epic status in England?
What is the most famous work in Old English that has achieved national epic status in England?