Renaissance and Old English Literature Quiz

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<p>It marked a period of rediscovering and imitating the art and philosophy of ancient Greek and Roman cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thomas More (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Naturalistic and life-like. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A carpenter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The repetition of the same consonant at the beginning of different words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beowulf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to the Christianisation of England in the 6th century AD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bede (Beda Venerabilis) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was specifically ordered to be written in Anglo-Saxon by King Alfred the Great (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By alliteration between different words (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manuscripts might never get written down or if they were, copies may have been lost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scandinavia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autobiography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpersonal relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1719 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Epistolary form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual harassment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alexander Selkirk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adventures in exotic places (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A story involving shipwreck and survival (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The death of Oliver Cromwell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Andrew Marvell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surprising comparisons between spiritual qualities and physical objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>James II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William III and Mary II became joint monarchs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The crowning of Charles II after a republic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An allegorical narrative about a spiritual journey (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Veterinary surgeon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal happiness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilitarianism and factuality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poverty leading to crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separation of families (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often overlooked in society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reduction of life to mere functionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He dismisses facts that do not fit his worldview. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He makes sexual advances and gives her expensive gifts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She grows to respect him and ultimately falls in love. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to move up or down the social ladder through marriage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She resists his advances while gradually softening towards him. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interest in writing a letter-writing manual. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They express concern for her well-being and future. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is excited and feels flattered. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They document her strategies against Mr. B's advances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Literature written in Early English, primarily from the 5th to 12th century.

A poetic form using repetition of consonants at the start of words, common in Old English.

A historical text by Bede, a monk and the first English historian.

An epic poem and one of the oldest surviving works in Old English, set in Scandinavia.

A collection of annals in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons.

An early Old English poem attributed to Caedmon, included in Bede's History.

The influence of Christianity on literature, resulting in religious texts and themes.

Literary works from earlier periods that have not survived.

A collection of stories by Geoffrey Chaucer reflecting medieval society.

The social classes in Chaucer's time: clergy, nobility, and commoners.

A humorous tale that challenges courtly love and mocks social norms.

A medieval idealized romantic relationship, often unattainable.

A cultural movement marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modern times.

A Renaissance intellectual movement focusing on human values and education.

A prominent humanist thinker known for his works on education and religion.

A humanist known for his book 'Utopia', exploring ideal societies.

A novel by Daniel Defoe published in 1719 about a shipwrecked sailor.

An English writer and journalist known for his novel Robinson Crusoe.

A real sailor whose story inspired Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.

A genre of literature centered around themes of isolation and survival, inspired by Robinson Crusoe.

A novel written as a series of letters or correspondence.

An epistolary novel focusing on a young woman's resistance to harassment.

Literature that reflects the interests and experiences of colonial societies.

The ability to adapt and recover from emotional challenges or stress.

The main character in the novel 'Pamela' by Samuel Richardson, known for resisting her master's advances.

Pamela's boss who attempts to seduce her, representing the challenge of social power dynamics.

Refers to the hierarchical structure of society where individuals can move up or down, often through marriage.

A style that portrays reality in a detailed and unembellished way, as seen in 'Pamela'.

Depictions of unwanted sexual advances, as seen in Pamela's struggle against Mr. B's advances.

The act of proposing marriage, which is a significant turning point in ‘Pamela’ when Mr. B truly respects her.

The act of fighting against an advance, as Pamela does against Mr. B's intentions.

Pamela communicates her struggles to her parents, highlighting family dynamics in her decisions.

A character in 'Hard Times' representing strict utilitarianism and fact-based thinking.

A character in 'Hard Times' who embodies imagination and emotion, contrasting with Gradgrind's views.

A society characterized by strict moral values, industrialism, and social class divisions.

An ethical theory advocating actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the majority.

The practice of critiquing society and its institutions, prominent in Dickens's work.

A novel by Charles Dickens that critiques industrialization and utilitarianism.

The concept that industrialization leads to dehumanization and loss of individuality.

A law in Victorian England aimed at providing relief to the poor, often leading to family separation.

Marked by significant political upheaval and change.

Major shifts in power affecting governance and society.

Lord Protector during the Republican phase in England.

The 1689 event that replaced King James II with William and Mary.

A poetic form that employs surprising metaphors between abstract concepts and physical objects.

A prominent poet associated with Metaphysical Poetry.

Influential poet known for 'Paradise Lost' and political writings.

Poet and politician, also linked to Metaphysical Poetry.