Renaissance and Old English Literature Quiz

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.