Paradise Lost: Milton's Context Chapter 7
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What languages did Milton write poems in?

  • Latin, Greek, English, and German
  • Italian, Latin, Greek, and English (correct)
  • French, Spanish, German, and Russian
  • Italian, French, Greek, and Spanish
  • Where did Milton spend the most time during his European tour?

  • Greece
  • Italy (correct)
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Who was Milton's meeting with Grotius, Maso, and Galileo significant for?

  • Establishing his republican sympathies (correct)
  • Developing his interest in theology
  • Enhancing his poetry skills
  • Learning new languages
  • Which scientist did Milton meet in Naples?

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

    What did Milton advocate for in 1649?

    <p>The regicide of Charles I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired Milton to write Paradise Lost?

    <p>A celestial patroness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Milton's primary motivation for writing Paradise Lost?

    <p>To rival classic epics like the Odyssey and Iliad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major historical events influenced Milton's writing of Paradise Lost?

    <p>The bubonic plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Milton's education have on his writing of Paradise Lost?

    <p>It was heavily influenced by Greek and Roman writers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Milton view the establishment of the republic after the regicide of King Charles I?

    <p>He was overjoyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Bible versions did Milton study during his education?

    <p>Geneva Bible and King James Version</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Milton feel about the restoration in 1660?

    <p>He was appalled by it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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