John Milton and Paradise Lost Quiz
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What significant personal experience influenced Milton's writing on divorce?

  • His marriage to Mary Powell (correct)
  • His blindness
  • His relationship with Cromwell
  • A letter from a friend

    • Milton's work 'Areopagitica' focuses on the importance of freedom of the press.

    True

    What year was Milton appointed secretary for foreign tongues in Cromwell's Council of State?

    1649

    Which character in Paradise Lost was thrown out of Heaven?

    <p>Satan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paradise Lost is based on the story of Noah and the Ark.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milton wrote his masterpiece, ________, in 1667.

    <p>Paradise Lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the theme of Paradise Lost as stated in the opening lines?

    <p>Of Man's First Disobedience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following works by Milton with their types:

    <p>Paradise Lost = Epic poem Samson Agonistes = Tragedy in verse Lycidas = Pastoral elegy Areopagitica = Political pamphlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which languages did Milton study?

    <p>Latin, Greek, Italian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paradise Lost was written by __________ in 1667.

    <p>John Milton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cosmological model did Milton base his universe on?

    <p>Ptolemaic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Milton was a Royalist supporter throughout his life.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The typical epic hero in Paradise Lost resembles a traditional warrior like Achilles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personal circumstance did Milton face in 1652?

    <p>He became blind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Satan represent in Paradise Lost?

    <p>Temptation and rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters from Paradise Lost with their descriptions:

    <p>God = Sits on the throne surrounded by angels Satan = The beautiful angel who fell from Heaven Adam = The first man created by God Eve = The first woman created from Adam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character is depicted as having heroic qualities in the beginning of the poem?

    <p>Satan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milton intended for Satan to be the unquestionable hero of his poem.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key theme explored in 'Paradise Lost'?

    <p>The certainty of evil and the hope for redemption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milton's poem features a new kind of blank verse characterized by __________ and __________.

    <p>sonorous magnificence, polysyllabic Latinisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements to their descriptions:

    <p>Satan in Dante = Bound in ice forever in the lowest circle of Hell Satan in Milton = A fallen angel who appears in a newly created Hell Style of Paradise Lost = Elevated and rich in polysyllabic diction Key theme = Hope for redemption amidst evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation does Milton's Satan undergo in the poem?

    <p>He later appears in the form of a snake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both Milton and Dante were inspired by similar cultural and religious backgrounds.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the place where Satan finds himself in Milton's version of Hell?

    <p>The City of Dis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Satan refer to when he mentions 'this mournful gloom'?

    <p>Hell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan believes that his mind can be changed by his location.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Satan, what can the mind make of Hell?

    <p>A Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan refers to himself as the 'new ______' of Hell.

    <p>Possessor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrases with their meanings based on the text:

    <p>Horrors = Terrifying experiences or situations Infernal world = The realm of Hell Sovereign = A supreme ruler Mournful gloom = A state of deep sadness or despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Satan's attitude towards his new environment?

    <p>Empowered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan expresses longing for Heaven in his speech.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Satan describe when he refers to 'the one who brings a mind not to be changed by Place or Time'?

    <p>Himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Satan react to after the fall from Heaven?

    <p>His desire for revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan considers himself equal to God after being cast out of Heaven.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What semantic area do all the antitheses between Heaven and Hell belong to?

    <p>Moral and spiritual contrasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Satan refers to God in a _____ manner, reflecting his internal struggle and complex feelings.

    <p>defiant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with whether they belong to Heaven or Hell:

    <p>Light and joy = Heaven Darkness and despair = Hell Serenity and peace = Heaven Suffering and torment = Hell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary style is used in 'Paradise Lost'?

    <p>Blank verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milton consistently uses the same number of syllables and stresses in each line of the poem.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a run-on line from 'Paradise Lost'.

    <p>Example: 'Of Man's First Disobedience, and the Fruit...' which continues to the next line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n' imply?

    <p>It is better to have power in a bad situation than to have no power in a good situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mind is referred to as a 'Mansion' where one can dwell.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'oblivious Pool' refer to?

    <p>A state of forgetfulness or unconsciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The associates and co-partners of our loss are ______ in this unhappy Mansion.

    <p>faithful friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the highlighted terms with their meanings:

    <p>Salve = Hail reign = to rule or hold power astonisht = to be shocked or amazed Mansion = a large and impressive dwelling place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tone of the excerpt?

    <p>Defiant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'with rallied Arms' suggests a sense of unity and preparation for conflict.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'lie thus astonisht' suggest about the state of the characters?

    <p>They are in a state of shock or astonishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    John Milton's Life and Works

    • Milton was a committed Protestant and humanist scholar.
    • Born in 1608 in London to a wealthy Puritan family.
    • Studied at Cambridge, learning Latin, Greek, and Italian.
    • Published poems like L'Allegro and Il Penseroso (1631), Lycidas (1637), and numerous sonnets.
    • Traveled to Europe in 1638, visiting Galileo.
    • Supported Cromwell and the Commonwealth, becoming secretary for foreign tongues in Cromwell's Council of State in 1649.
    • Married Mary Powell, whose unhappiness with Puritan life resulted in written justifications for divorce. This includes The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce (1643) and Areopagitica (1644) – arguing for freedom of the press.
    • Became blind in 1652, but his blindness stimulated his writing.
    • After the Monarch's restoration in 1660, Milton's republican works were condemned, and he was briefly imprisoned.
    • Published three major works during this period: Paradise Lost (1667), Paradise Regained (1671), and Samson Agonistes (1671).
    • Died in London in 1674.

    Paradise Lost

    • A religious epic poem based on the biblical story of Adam and Eve.
    • Tells the story of the fall of man, focusing on Adam, Eve, God, and Satan.
    • Satan is central to the narrative; he is depicted as a powerful individual cast out of Heaven.
    • The poem uses epic conventions, with a detailed and elevated style.
    • Milton depicts a universe with nine orders of angels.

    Satan's Character and Speech

    • Satan is presented as a complex figure akin to an epic hero, despite being a fallen angel.
    • He possesses initiative, leadership, courage, and the will to defy God, traits admired in traditional heroes.
    • Satan's speech reflects his challenging and intellectual nature.
    • It showcases a rebellious mindset, expressing independence and a desire for empowerment.

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