10 Questions
What are the three qualifications of an epic action according to the text?
One action, entire action, great action
What does an epic seek to embody, according to the text?
Sublime and nobler thoughts
What is the central action in Paradise Lost?
The fall of man
Who can be identified as the hero of Paradise Lost?
Adam
What is an integral part of Milton’s poem Paradise Lost?
Moral
What was the primary goal of Milton in writing Paradise Lost?
To assert eternal providence and justify the ways of God to men
According to the text, what must be the theme of an epic?
A reflection of national life and culture
Who are the two great masters of the Classical epic mentioned in the text?
Homer and Virgil
What did Virgil's Aeneid represent?
Hopes and aspirations of the Romans
What is the theme of Milton's Paradise Lost?
The Fall of Man
Test your knowledge about the classical epic poem 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton, and its relation to the works of Homer and Virgil. Explore the themes, characters, and literary techniques employed in this influential piece of literature.
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