Old English Literature Quiz

The period of Old English Literature lasted from 600 to ______.

The major Germanic tribes that migrated to England included the Angles, Saxons, and ______.

The Anglo-Saxon society was organized into small communities with almost no communication and ______ authority.

Anglo-Saxon literature, particularly poetry, was often transmitted orally by ______.

The belief in ______, or fate, was a central theme in Anglo-Saxon culture.

Pope Gregory the Great sent ______ to Kent to aid in the conversion to Christianity.

The manuscript that contains poems and riddles and is held at Exeter Cathedral is known as ______.

The ______ at Brunanburh and the Battle of Maldon are key examples of Anglo-Saxon battle poetry.

Prominent works of elegiac poetry include 'Wife’s Lament' and 'The ______.'

The Heptarchy refers to the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England: Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, ______, Wessex, Sussex, and Kent.

Wordsworth described poetry as the overflow of spontaneous ______.

The Lake Poets, including Wordsworth and Coleridge, chose to live in ______ District.

Coleridge had a controversial approach to poetry, often dealing with mysterious and ______ themes.

In contrast to Coleridge, Wordsworth focused on simple objects in nature and aimed for accessibility in his ______.

Byron wrote philosophical poems that often reflected on ______ events.

Percy Bysshe Shelley was expelled from university for writing an essay on ______.

Jonathan SWIFT is well known for his work titled ______.

John Keats is known for his short, meditative poems called ______.

The rise of the English Novel began in the early ______.

Romanticism was a movement that emerged in opposition to ______, emphasizing emotion and individualism.

A major contributor to the rise of the novel was the improved ______ industry.

Daniel DEFOE's famous work is ______, published in 1719.

The 18th century novel was characterized by detailed, realistic, and ______ prose.

The sentiment that humans are instinctively moral is attributed to ______.

Samuel RICHARDSON's epistolary novel is known as ______.

Henry FIELDING wrote ______, a satirical response to Pamela.

The ______ novel is a genre characterized by a rogue protagonist navigating various adventures.

Romanticism emphasizes ______ over reason.

Sir Orfeo originates from ______, which is known for its Celtic features.

The arrival of the Normans brought a strong ______ system to Britain.

The Domesday Book is considered the first ______ record in England.

Behn’s novel combines several genres including medieval romance and _____ epic.

The Norman Conquest in 1066 was led by ______ at the Battle of Hastings.

Middle English literature experienced a revival of ______, reflecting a shift towards English identity.

Daniel Defoe's character Robinson Crusoe reflects the idea of a _____ due to his adventures on a deserted island.

The phrase 'hope springs _____' is attributed to Alexander Pope in his work Essay on Man.

Geoffrey Chaucer is known for his work 'The ______ Tales', which showcases various stories and characters.

Samuel Richardson's Clarissa details the correspondence between Clarissa Harlowe and her friend _____ Howe.

The literary style characterized by the use of rhyme and meter under Norman influence is known as ______ romances.

In Medieval England, the church served as a source of ______ and authority in society.

Alexander Pope's writing style is characterized by a balanced poetic form known as _____ couplet.

In the 14th century, the poem 'The Vision Concerning ______ Plowman' criticized societal corruption.

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver spent much of Queen Anne's reign _____, reflecting his exile under the Tories.

The conflict between England and France known as the ______ Years' War lasted from 1338 to 1453.

In Defoe's narrative, the character Crusoe believes that 'good is everything _____'.

Clarissa’s brother is seen as a representation of Stuart James II by the _____ opposition.

Robinson Crusoe's departure in _____ marked the beginning of his transformative journey.

The _____ poets and writers of the 18th century explored themes of nature and emotional expression, leading to the Pre-Romantic movement.

According to the moral sense theory, people are born ______ because God creates only good things.

The new social ideal during this period was the ______ savage, representing uneducated people in their natural state.

Thomas Gray is best known for his poem '______ Written in a Country Churchyard,' which reflects on mortality.

In Romantic literature, there is an emphasis on the ______, individuality, and a naturalistic approach to creativity.

William Blake's works are often contrasted between 'Songs of ______' and 'Songs of Experience'.

James Macpherson claimed that his collected poems were oral poetry composed by ______ in the 3rd century.

Diderot believed that bad education was the root cause of our ______ nature.

Romanticism emerged as a revolt against classical ______, morality, and authority.

Robert Burns is known as 'the chronicler of ______ life', capturing the essence of Scottish culture in his poetry.

The period discussed spans from roughly 1770 to ______, marking the height of Romanticism.

The ______ established monasteries in Northumbria and Mercia.

CAEDMON is known for his creation of ______ Hymn.

Bede VENERABILIS authored the ______ Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum.

The massive stone cross known as the ______ Cross contains a runic poem.

King ______ of Wessex is noted for his military and cultural achievements.

The ______ Chronicle began in 890 and covers history up to the Norman Conquest.

The Viking raids led to the establishment of the ______, representing Danish control in England.

The ______ Conquest in 1066 brought significant French influence to England.

After the Conquest, English became the language of the ______ class.

The ______ Book was the first record of economic resources in England.

Heroic epics such as ______ reflect the values and narratives of Anglo-Saxon culture.

Chansons de geste influenced the development of ______ romances in English literature.

The popular narrative of King Arthur is celebrated in ______ literature, like Layamon's Historia Brutonum.

Debates in medieval literature often involved fictional discussions regarding ______ dilemmas.

John Milton is known for writing ______, which gave England its own heroic epic.

The Pilgrim's Progress, written by ______, is a Christian allegorical prose that inspired the novel genre.

The literary movement in the early 17th century characterized by complex metaphysical themes is known as ______ poetry.

During the Restoration period, ______ II was restored to the throne after the fall of Oliver Cromwell.

Edmund Spenser's notable work, ______ Queene, is famous for its unique stanza form and Elizabethan themes.

The first recorded instance of people dressing up to perform in front of an audience occurred in ______ drama.

The work of ______ is considered an ideal example of Puritan literature, focusing on moral and religious themes.

The ______ plays retell biblical stories and were performed by guilds controlled by the church.

______ is a prominent Cavalier poet known for celebrating the pleasures of life.

The ______ was a time when Charles I was executed and his son went into exile.

The significant work, ______, introduced the sonnet to English literature.

In the late 16th century, Sir Philip Sidney's ______ is considered a notable sonnet sequence.

Thomas ______ was known for writing Le Morte de Arthur.

The figure of ______ I is marked by absolutist politics and conflicts with Parliament.

William ______ was recognized as the first printer in England.

The ______ period marked a shift in theater from church to public performances.

The War of ______ occurred between the houses of York and Lancaster.

Geoffrey ______ is often hailed as the father of English literature.

The ______ of the Roses ended in 1485.

John ______ initiated the first translation of the whole Bible in England.

The character in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' seeks to learn what women want most in the world from the ______.

In the 16th century, the ______ dynasty ruled England.

Renaissance humanism emphasized the importance of the ______ and earthly existence.

Geoffrey Chaucer was influenced by French literature in his work 'The Book of the ______'.

'Le Morte de Arthur' was printed posthumously by ______.

The ______ of the Rood presents a shift from resurrection themes to crucifixion in literature.

Chattel, derived from Old French, means 'property' and initially referred to ______.

The 14th-century author William ______ wrote 'The Vision Concerning Piers Plowman'.

During the Tudor period, England experienced relative stability due in part to ______ triumph.

Charles II’s Restoration led to the establishment of a constitutional ______

The economy during this period was heavily reliant on ______

In 1679, Parliament was divided into two wings: the Whigs and the ______

Classicism was influenced by the import of French ______ culture during the Restoration.

Classicism emphasized a true presentation of ______ and nature.

The world was viewed as a ______ mechanism, ruled by precise laws.

Anatomy suggests that the physical universe can be understood and controlled by humans; similarly, the human body can be appreciated by ______ and sculptors.

Augustan authors sought to imitate the period of ______ Augustus.

Alexander Pope is known for his translations of the ______ and Odyssey.

The Reformation emphasized a direct link between people and ______, moving away from Rome's influence.

Henry VIII established the Church of ______ in 1534.

The Enlightenment saw a rise in rationalist philosophy, notably represented by ______ Locke.

Francesco Petrarch, known as the father of ______, influenced early Renaissance poetry.

Efficient print technology allowed for more books to be produced at a ______ cost.

Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene' is known for its epic stories set in a ______.

Joseph Addison and Richard Steele co-founded the journal called ______.

Sir Philip Sidney's 'Astrophel and Stella' triggered a ______-year sonnet fever in the 1590s.

Satire during this period often highlighted moral concerns and aimed at ______ societal vices.

Denis Diderot is known for his role in creating ______, a comprehensive compilation of knowledge.

Francis Bacon is known for promoting the new scientific method based on ______.

Dr. Samuel Johnson authored A Dictionary of the English ______.

The King James Bible was authorized by King ______ and involved extensive collaboration.

John Lyly's work 'Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit' is noted for its complex ______.

The English Shakespearean sonnet consists of 14 lines with a rhyme scheme of ______.

During the early 17th century, James I promoted an ______ monarchy.

The Civil War literature was characterized by the emergence of Cavalier poets, associated with aristocratic ______.

Metaphysical poetry explores rational inquiries into questions beyond human ______.

John Donne, a famous metaphysical poet, is known for his ______ and religious poetry.

The period of the English Civil War (1642-49) led to the execution of Charles I and the rise of ______.

The experience of the ______ is evoked through strong negative emotions.

The setting of Gothic novels often includes a ______ landscape.

Characters in Gothic literature are often driven by ______ and revenge.

Gothic novels often feature a suffering innocent ______ who is kidnapped.

The presence of ______ and supernatural objects adds to the suspense of Gothic narratives.

Gothic novels typically convey a ______ atmosphere filled with evil deeds.

Romanticism emphasizes the arousal of negative ______.

The Gothic novel often acts as a critique of corrupted ______, men, and clerics.

Early Gothic writers like Horace ______ introduced key themes of the genre.

In the 19th century, notable Gothic writers included Mary ______ and Bram Stoker.

Morality plays feature characters that represent abstract qualities like ______ and virtue.

The Gothic novel often includes elements of ______, such as imprisonment and murder.

Aphra Behn's 'Oroonoko' is sometimes considered the earliest English ______.

The play 'Everyman' is about a man who is dying and his qualities leave him except for his good ______.

The narrative style of early novels often involved a mix of ______ genres.

The Elizabethan period is known as the climax of English ______.

During the 16th century, religious plays were banned leading to the rise of ______ plays.

The character Robinson Crusoe embodies the rational, civilized, and ______ ideals of the 18th century.

Gothic literature often features ______ themes, creating a chilling atmosphere.

Censorship was introduced to control content and prevent plays from becoming a ______ tool.

The first permanent theatres built during this time included The ______, built by James Burbage.

The Globe theatre, home to Lord Chamberlain’s Men, was constructed in ______.

Tragedies during this period often depicted revenge and blood, unlike the ______ theatre where violence wasn't shown on stage.

Thomas Kyd is known for introducing blood and cruelty in his play titled ______.

Gender roles of the time often depicted males as ______ over females.

In terms of sexuality, male bodies were seen as active while female bodies were viewed as vessels for ______.

In the context of colonialism, new lands were often viewed as ______ or primitive.

The concept of ______ was often linked to kinship, behavior, and status of birth.

The Master of Revels was responsible for reading and controlling the ______ of plays.

Queen Victoria reigned from ______ to 1901.

The British Empire was known for the phrase '______ never sets' due to its vast territorial reach.

The Theory of ______ was proposed by Charles Darwin in 1859, challenging traditional religious beliefs.

The Great Exhibition in 1851 was held in the Crystal Palace, which was made of ______ and steel.

The rise of industry led to the growth of the ______ classes in Victorian Britain.

Oscar Wilde is associated with the concept of '______ for Art's Sake', emphasizing aesthetic beauty.

Lord Alfred Tennyson was the Poet ______ of Queen Victoria.

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood sought to revive ______ art, opposing mainstream Victorian ideals.

Steam power contributed significantly to the expansion of ______ networks during the Victorian period.

In the 1850s, London was described as 'the richest and ______, best-lighted and best drained city in the world'.

Victorian literature often reflected themes of ______, conservatism, and traditional family values.

The poem 'Dover Beach' was written by ______ Arnold.

G.B. Shaw was a prominent playwright and a member of the ______ Society.

Robert Browning is known for his use of ______ monologue in poetry.

The new social ideal of the noble savage represents uneducated people living in harmony with ______.

The Gothic novel was a main channel for exploring themes of mystical ______ and spirituality.

William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge collaborated on the first publication of ______ in 1798.

The character of Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility represents an emotional and ______ view of the natural world.

The poem 'The Giaour' by Lord Byron addresses the clash of worldviews between ______ and Christian.

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' deals with themes of crime and ______.

The romantic view of ______ emphasized the restorative ability of nature.

John Keats is known for his short meditative and contemplative poems called ______.

Ann Radcliffe wrote 'The Mysteries of ______,' a hallmark of Gothic literature.

The term ______ refers to a pleasurably terrifying experience often found in romantically Gothic literature.

William Godwin's philosophical ideas on crime and virtue influenced his daughter Mary ______.

The decline of Britain’s power after 1945 was partly due to the weakened economy caused by the ______.

In 'Sense and Sensibility,' Elinor Dashwood represents the importance of ______ and reflection.

Kitchen sink drama focused on realistic features and the life of the ______ class.

The Romantic Period emphasized mysticism over ______.

The Royal Court Theatre has been considered a ‘Mecca’ for non-mainstream artists since the ______.

Samuel Beckett is noted for his work 'Waiting for ______'.

The ______ Report of 1942 aimed to create the Welfare State in Britain.

The cultural movement that emerged post-1945 emphasized material comfort and ______.

Joe Orton was known for his plays like 'Entertaining Mrs ______'.

By the end of the 1960s, capital punishment was ______ in Britain.

Post-war ethnic literature in Britain often dealt with themes of ______, assimilation, and identity.

The Theatre of the Absurd is characterized by its ______ philosophy and nonsensical elements.

Charles I believed in the divine rights of ______.

The period of ______ lasted from 1649 to 1660 when England was not a kingdom.

Oliver Cromwell referred to himself as the 'lord ______'.

After Oliver Cromwell's death, ______ II restored to the throne.

The Restoration drama is known for its adaptations of ______ plays.

In the 18th century, sentimental comedies often featured ______ protagonists.

G.B. Shaw is known for being a prominent ______ playwright.

Oscar Wilde's ideology emphasized 'Art for ______'s sake'.

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood reacted against ______ and materialism.

Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' is a powerful example of a ______ novel.

In 'Bleak House', Charles Dickens creates a fog that symbolizes the ______ of society.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', the character Hyde represents Jekyll's ______ side.

Lizzie from 'Goblin Market' is seen as a ______ figure to save her sister.

Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is a satire of ______ society.

The British Empire was often said to be where ______ never sets.

The population of Britain increased from 8 million in 1800 to ______ million in 1900.

The invention of the steam engine by ______ contributed significantly to the industrial growth.

The ______ Palace was built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition, showcasing Britain's advancements.

Charles Darwin published 'Origin of Species' in ______.

Victorian literature often featured ______ values, emphasizing family and hard work.

The literary contribution of Charles Dickens often focused on the struggles of the ______ class.

William Makepeace Thackeray’s novel '______ Fair' is known for having no hero.

Charlotte Brontë wrote the novel '______ Eyre', a significant work of Victorian literature.

George Eliot's real name was ______.

Thomas Hardy's works often presented the conflict between ______ life and urban evil.

Naturalism in literature depicts man as a ______ driven by emotions.

Victorian poetry often included themes of ______ criticism and social observation.

Eliot's 'The Waste Land' serves as a lament for the spiritual death of Western civilization caused by the ______.

Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs Dalloway' critiques class inequalities and the different social roles of ______.

The 1926 General ______ was a significant event reflecting the economic problems in Britain after the Great War.

Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' is a notable example of a ______ novel addressing themes of dehumanization.

George Orwell, originally known as Eric Blair, wrote 'Animal Farm' as an allegory for ______.

After 1945, Britain faced a decline in ______ power, leading to decolonization and migration.

The Beveridge Report of 1942 aimed to create a policy of 'Welfare State' to support the socially ______.

The period known as _____ emphasizes experimental writing techniques and modernism.

Writers like J. Joyce and V. Woolf are associated with _____ literature.

In the 1950s, the emergence of consumerism emphasized material comfort and ______ as key to happiness.

The _____ War is considered a significant event that influenced modernist writers.

The group known as 'The Movement' in the 1950s sought to make poetry accessible to ______ people.

Ted Hughes and Philip Larkin were prominent poets associated with the ______ of the 1950s.

The new art movement that arose was known as _____, which aimed to convey complex experiences.

Post-war drama often included themes of ______, reflecting the societal changes and disillusionment of the era.

One of the major influences on modernist thought was the theories of _____, who explored the unconscious mind.

Modernist literature often features _____, which reflects an individual's inner thoughts and experiences.

The play 'A Clockwork Orange' by A. Burgess critiques the consequences of ______ in society.

Writers in the post-war era highlighted the ______ of taboos around topics like homosexuality and contraception.

Virginia Woolf's novel 'Mrs. Dalloway' is an example of modernist _____.

The 'Angry Young Men' movement in drama often focused on the struggles of the ______ class.

T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land' is labeled as a defining work of modernist _____ in poetry.

W.C. Williams wrote 'The Red Wheelbarrow', which exemplifies the principles of _____.

The Edwardian and Georgian Era marked a sudden release from _____ conventionality.

James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is known for its _____ and departure from traditional narrative structure.

The literary movement that sought to capture fleeting moments is referred to as _____ poetry.

The decline of Western culture in literature often reflects feelings of _____ and despair.

Modernism arose partially in response to the changes brought about by the _____ Revolution.