Cavabli Son English Literature Past Paper PDF

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Fakültə: Xarici Dillər İxtisas: Tərcümə (İngilis Azərbaycan) A və B, Xarici dil müəllimliyi(ingilis dili) A və B Kurs: III Fənn: Xarici ölkə ədəbiyyatı(ingilis dili) Müəllimin adı Ceyran Quliyeva Telefon nömrəsi 050 570 97 30 Tədris ili: 2024-2025 Asan (A), Orta (O), Mühazirənin Ölkə ədəbiyyatı suallar Cavab Kollokvium Çətin (Ç) nömrəsi What are John Donne’s works characterized by? a) Exploration of complex themes b) Sense of realism c) Personal voice Ç 1 1 d) Real conversations e) Devotional character Which era is characterized as high point in the English Renaissance? A) Victorian Era B) Jacobean Era O 1 2 C) Restoration Era D) Middle English Era E) Elizabethan Era Which queen period is 1558-1603? A) Victoria I B) Elizabeth II C) Elizabeth I A 1 1 D) Victoria II E) none of them Which year was “Romeo and Juliet” published? A) 1597 B) 1582 C) 1596 O 1 2 D) 1595 E) 1594 In which centuries did the Anglo Saxon arrive? A)12th and 15th centuries B) 11th and 13th centuries C) 7th and 11th centuries O 1 2 D) 8th and 10th centuries E) 9th and 12th centuries Where was Geoffrey Chaucher born? A) London B) Edinburg C) Oxford A 1 1 D)None of them E) Manchester Who is Father of English literature? A)William S B) Geoffrey C C) Christopher M O 1 2 D) Charles D E) Arthur C Which is the work of Geoffrey Chaucher? A) Doctor Faustus B) The Jew of Malta C) Hamlet Ç 1 1 D) Canterbury Tales E) Edward II Which year was Geoffrey Chaucher born? A) 1344 B) 1343 C) 1340 A 1 1 D) 1346 E) 1345 Whose work is the “Canterbury Tales “ ? A) William S B) Christopher M A 1 1 C) Geoffrey C D) Charles D E) Arthur C Which language did Geoffrey Chaucher write his workt? A) Latin B) French A 1 1 C) English D) German E) Spanish What were the knights telling stories about? A) bravery and love B) fantastic C) hardwork A 1 1 D) funny story E) holy item What Geoffrey Chaucher loves to talk about in his work ? A) ironic B) satirical O 1 1 C) tragic D) comic relief E) social class What is the biggest difference between Old English and Middle English? A) vocabulary B) people’s way of life O 1 2 C) growth of writers D) writing works in another language E) writing historical works Which is mean of “cyning”? A) queen B) king C) cry O 1 2 D) crown E) calme How many group of people are there in”Canterbury Tales” ? A) 30 B) 31 O 2 1 C) 24 D) 29 E) 25 What were the farmer telling stories about? A) bravery B) love C) social O 2 1 D) holy item E) funny story Name one character from “The Canterbury Tales “ A) knight B) king C) prince A 2 1 D) shepherd E) none of them How many part is “ Tamburlaine The Great “? A) three part B) two part C) five part A 2 1 D) sıx part E) seven part Which year was William Shakspeare born? A) 1560 B) 1561 C) 1563 A 2 1 D)1564 E) 1565 Which is not the work of William Shakspeare? A) Hamlet B) Romeo and Juliet C) Lost years O 2 2 D) Doctor Faustus E) A midsummer night’s dream Whose work is”Doctor Faustus “? A) William Shakspeare B) Christopher M C) none of them O 2 1 D) Charles D E) Geoffrey Chaucher Whose work is “Tamburlaine the Great “? A) Christopher M B) William Shakspeare C) Charles D O 2 1 D) Geoffrey C E) none of them Which is not the work of Christopher M? A) Doctor Faustus B) Tamburlaine The Great C) The Jew of Malta A 2 1 D) A midsummer night ‘s dream E) Edward II Where was William Shakspeare born? A) Starford B) London C) Canterbury O 2 1 D) none of them E) Oxford Which year was Christopher M born? A) 1564 B) 1565 C) 1576 O 2 2 D) 1545 E) 1566 What characterized the Restoration satire in literature? a) Sentimentality and romance b) Sharp wit, biting humor, and keen observations O 2 2 c) Religious and political dogma d) Seriousness and formality e) None of the above Complete the sentence? … is considered the dawn of English literature. A) Canterbury tale B) Normans A 2 2 C) Caedmon D) Beowulf E) Bede From which language were the first English romances translated? A) French B) Germanic A 2 2 C) Latin D) English E) Celtic By whom was Anglo-Saxon spoken from the 5th till the 14th century? A) French people B) Germanic people A 2 2 C) Celtic tribe D) English people E) by the common people Who collected and published the romances? A) William B) Thomas Malory C) Bade A 2 1 D) English people E) Chaucer By whom was Britain conquered in the year 55 before our era? A) Germanics B) Normans A 2 1 C) Romans D) Beowulf E) Bede Choose the wrong statement: A) About 305 ballads have more than a thousand versions. B) The most popular ballads were those about Robin Hood. C) Wars of the Roses ended in 1485 Henry VII was O 2 1 proclaimed King of England. D) It was a feudal war between the lesser barons of the House of Lancaster and the big barons and merchants of the House of York. E) The Hundred Years' War ended, but another misfortune befell the country. Choose the wrong statement: A) The English were completely driven out of France by 1453, the Yorkists took up arms against the Lancastrians, and the Wars of the Roses began in 1455. B) The reign of the Tudors was the beginning of an absolute monarchy in England. Ç 2 1 C) A ballad is a large narrative in verse with the refrain following each stanza. D) It was a feudal war between the big barons of the House of Lancaster and the lesser barons and merchants of the House of York. E) The old ballads about the famous outlaw say that he lived in about the second half of the 12th century. Complete the sentence: The best of folk poetry were …. A) ballads B) bade O 2 1 C) outlaw D) romantic E) heroism How many versions of 305 ballads are there? A) more than ten B) more than hundered C) more than two thousand O 3 2 D) more than million E) more than a thousand What kinds of ballads were there? 1.historical 2.legendary 3.fantastical 4.lyrical 5.humorous A) 1,2,3 Ç 2 2 B) 1,3,5 C) 2,3,4,5 D) 1,2,3,4,5 E) 1,3,4,5 What poetry flourished in England in the 15th century? A) story B) poem O 2 1 C) folk poetry D) tale E) peasant Choose the correct variant: What is a ballad? A) A ballad is a story about heroism. B) The ballads are the famous outlaw. C) A ballad is a short narrative in verse with the refrain after each stanza. O 2 2 D) A ballad is a large narrative in verse with the refrain following each stanza. E) A ballad is a short narrative in verse with the refrain following each stanza. When did the folk poetry flourish in England and Scotland?A) in the 14th century B) in the 15th O 2 2 century C) in the 16th century D) in the 17th century E) in the 7th century What language did the Romans speak? A) French Ç 3 2 B) Germanic C) Latin D) Gaels E) English Who was good at building many-storeyed houses, bridges and roads? A) French B) Romans C) A 3 2 Latin D) Gaels E) English From whom did they hear about some valuable metals which had been found in Britain? A) from O 3 2 merchants B) from trades C) from travellers D) from gaels E) from English Who commanded to invade England in the 1st century B.C. by the Romans? A) Julius Cervant B) O 3 3 Julius Chaucer C) Jane Caesar D) Julian Caesar E) Julius Caesar Choose the correct variant: A) Geoffrey Chaucer is the dawn of English literature B) In Chaucer's age the English language was still divided by dialects. C) The death of Chaucer was a great chance to A 3 3 English poetry. D) There was famous written literature in England in the 15th century. E) The most popular ballads were those about Beowulf. What customs of the Druids are still kept in the country nowadays? A) On New Year's Day the mistletoe, which becomes green at this time of the year, is hung up in all houses. B) On New Year's Day the orange, which becomes green at this time of the year, is hung up in all O 4 3 houses. C) On New Year's Day the mistletoe, which becomes green at this time of the year. D) On New Year's Day the apple, which becomes green at this time of the year. E) On New Year's Day the druid, which becomes green at this time of the year, is hung up in all What Celtic tribe lived in Ireland, Scotland and Wales? A) French B) Germanic O 4 3 C) Latin D) Gaels E) English Choose the correct variant: How did the ancient Britons live? A) They believed in many gods: Tu, or Tuesco, — god of Darkness, Woden — god of War, Thor — the Thunderer, and Freia — goddess of Prosperity. B) Many of the great highways of England have been built on the military roads once made by the Romans. C) Britons planted corn, lived upon fish and the A 4 2 flesh of their cattle, made coarse cloth for their clothes, and were good warriors. D) At first all the Germanic tribes were pagans, but then in the 7th century the Anglo-Saxons were converted to Christianity. E) At the end of the 6th century monks came from Rome to Britain. Which of the following languages did not coexist in Anglo-Norman England? O 4 3 A) Latin B) Dutch C) French D) Celtic E) English Complete the statement. Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. According to legend, he was a highly skilled …. O 4 3 A) robber B) aggressor C) outlaw D) crusade E) archer Which of the following is not true about Beowulf? A) It was a heroic poem. B) The setting was Scandinavia. O 4 3 C) It was written by Chaucer. D) It is known as the first English epic. E) It consists of two parts. Which century is the pre-renaissance considered in England? A) tenth B) eleventh A 4 3 C) twelfth D) thirteenth E) fourteenth Who was proclaimed King of England after the Wars of the Roses? A) Richard III B) Henry VII O 4 3 C) Edward IV D) Henry VI E) Richard II What did the English bourgeoisie strive for? A) Religious dominance B) Political power and social status C) More land for agriculture O 4 3 D) Control over the monarchy E) Protection of traditional feudal rights What was the chief obstacle to the ambitions of the English bourgeoisie? A) The nobility B) The monarchy O 4 3 C) The Catholic Church D) Foreign invasion E) Economic recession Did the Church in England become part of the state? A) Yes, it became independent of the monarchy. B) No, the Church remained completely separate. C) Yes, the monarchy assumed control over it. Ç 3 3 D) Yes, but only after the Reformation. E) No, the Church was dissolved during the Middle Ages. What was the Church in England called after it became part of the state? A) The English Catholic Church B) The Church of England O 4 3 C) The Anglican Church D) The British Christian Church E) The Episcopal Church What country was England's rival during the late 16th century? A) France B) Spain O Ç 3 C) Portugal D) Italy E) Netherlands When did England inflict a defeat on the Spanish Invincible Armada? A) 1585 B) 1588 A 4 3 C) 1590 D) 1600 E) 1576 What does the word "renaissance" mean? A) Rebirth B) Reformation C) Revolution O 4 3 D) Renewal E) Enlightenment What were the different views regarding man in the Middle Ages and during the epoch of the Renaissance? A) In the Middle Ages, man was seen as a sinful being; in the Renaissance, man was seen as inherently good. B) In the Middle Ages, man was viewed as a servant of God; in the Renaissance, man was seen as a Ç 4 3 master of his own fate. C) In the Middle Ages, man had no worth; in the Renaissance, man had infinite worth. D) In the Middle Ages, man was a warrior; in the Renaissance, man was an artist. E) In both periods, man was seen as purely a subject of the state. Who were the humanists? A) Religious scholars who sought to renew Christianity B) Philosophers who believed in the divine right of kings Ç 4 3 C) Scholars who focused on classical texts and human potential D) Scientists who rejected religious views E) Artists who sought to imitate nature What do you know about the Renaissance in Italy? A) It was marked by the fall of Rome and the spread of Gothic architecture. B) It was a period of religious reform, leading to the rise of Protestantism. C) It was characterized by a revival of classical art, Ç 5 3 philosophy, and learning. D) It was a time of economic stagnation and limited cultural development. E) It was focused entirely on the sciences and technological advancements. In what country did the Renaissance first begin? A) Germany B) England C) France A 4 3 D) Italy E) Spain When did the wave of progress reach England? A) 14th century B) 15th century C) 16th century O 5 3 D) 17th century E) 18th century Who was the first English humanist of the Renaissance? A) Thomas More B) William Shakespeare A Ç 3 C) Geoffrey Chaucer D) John Wycliffe E) Erasmus of Rotterdam When did Thomas More live? A) 1400–1450 B) 1450–1500 C) 1478–1535 O 5 3 D) 1530–1600 E) 1600–1650 What kind of man was Thomas More? A) A military leader and strategist B) A wealthy merchant C) A scholar, philosopher, and statesman A 6 3 D) A monarch and ruler of England E) A revolutionary and political radical What did the English writings of Thomas More include? A) Poems and plays B) Religious sermons and commentaries Ç 6 3 C) Treatises on law and government D) Utopian works and dialogues E) Scientific treatises and inventions What was More's idea of what future society should be like? A) A theocratic state ruled by the Church B) A society based on private property and economic competition C) A communal society with shared resources and A 6 3 equality D) A militaristic society with a strong monarchy E) A society based on absolute monarchy and feudalism. What were some of the contradictions in England during the 16th century? A) Economic prosperity for the working class and poverty for the nobility B) The wealth of the ruling class and the poverty of the people O 6 3 C) A strong monarchy and a weak parliament D) Social equality and economic freedom for all citizens E) The collapse of trade and the rise of feudalism What major cultural movement is associated with the 16th century in England? A) The Enlightenment B) The Industrial Revolution O 6 3 C) The Renaissance D) The Reformation E) The Baroque movement What did Thomas More fight against? A) The power of the monarchy B) The rise of Protestantism in England C) The Catholic Church’s corruption A 3 2 D) The secularization of English society E) The rise of capitalism in England Why was More thrown into the Tower of London and beheaded? A) He was accused of treason for opposing King Henry VIII’s divorce. B) He criticized the monarchy publicly. C) He was involved in a conspiracy to assassinate the O 6 2 king. D) He was caught practicing sorcery and witchcraft. E) He opposed the spread of Protestantism in England. What became a very popular genre of literature during the Renaissance? A) Epic poetry B) Historical fiction A 6 2 C) Utopian fiction D) Political treatises E) Tragedy and comedy plays What were the oldest plays in England? A) Morality plays B) Mystery plays C) Tragedies Ç 6 3 D) Histories E) Comedies When did the "Mysteries" give way to "Morality" plays? A) In the early 14th century B) In the mid-15th century A 6 2 C) In the late 15th century D) In the early 16th century E) In the late 16th century What plays were called "Masques"? A) Religious plays performed during Easter B) Short plays with elaborate costumes and music, often celebrating royalty C) Plays written by Shakespeare for the public O 7 2 theater D) Comedies involving mistaken identities E) Tragedies focusing on the lives of kings and queens What was the language of the court and ruling classes during the Norman Conquest? a) Germanic b) Latin O 6 2 c) Old English d) French e) Spanish How did early English literature shape societal thought? a) By introducing Latin literacy b) By preserving heroic ideals O 7 2 c) By challenging societal norms d) By propagating Christian values e) By translating French works Who is known for their translation efforts and the commissioning of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle? a) Beowulf b) The Venerable Bede O 7 2 c) King Alfred d) Geoffrey Chaucer e) Julius Caesar Which work is considered one of the greatest achievements of Anglo-Saxon literature and explores themes of heroism and mortality? a) Beowulf b) The Venerable Bede O 6 1 c) King Alfred d) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle e) The Canterbury Tales Who is often referred to as the "father" of English literature and wrote the Canterbury Tales? a) Beowulf b) The Venerable Bede O 7 2 c) King Alfred d) Geoffrey Chaucer e) Julius Caesar Which work provides valuable insights into English history from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the middle of the 12th century? a) Beowulf b) The Venerable Bede A 7 2 c) King Alfred d) The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle e) The Canterbury Tales Who is best known for their work "Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum," which is a primary source for understanding the history of early England and the Church's influence? a) Beowulf O 7 2 b) The Venerable Bede c) King Alfred d) Geoffrey Chaucer e) Julius Caesar Which event significantly influenced the transition from Old English to Middle English? a) The printing press b) The Great Vowel Shift O 7 1 c) The Norman Conquest d) The emergence of the novel e) The introduction of Latin and French vocabulary What major change in pronunciation occurred during the transition from Middle English to Early Modern English? a) The introduction of the printing press b) The Great Vowel Shift O 8 1 c) The expansion of vocabulary d) The emergence of the novel e) The standardization of spelling and grammar Which era saw a further expansion of vocabulary in the English language? a) Old English b) Middle English A 6 1 c) Early Modern English d) Modern English e) None of the above How did the evolution of language impact English literature? a) It limited creativity and expression for writers b) It led to a decline in the popularity of literature c) It provided new opportunities for expression and O 7 2 creativity d) It made literature less accessible to readers e) None of the above How many years does the Restoration era cover? A) 1650- 1710 B)1660- 1700 O 7 3 C) 1700- 1770 D) 1590- 1660 E)1710- 1760 What period does 1660-1700 cover? A) Restoration era B)Jacobean era C) Elizabethan era O 4 2 D) Shakespeare era E)Marlowe era Which century covers the Restoration period? Ç 8 2 A) XV B) XVI C) XVII D) XIII E) XI One of the following events did not occur during the Restoration period: A) The period was characterized by a resurgence of the courtly culture and an increased emphasis on aestheticism and intellectualism. B. Literature from the Restoration era is distinctly known for its use of wit, humor, and satire.ı C. The drama, poetry, and prose that emerged during Ç 8 2 this period were characterized by their intellectual depth, and entertaining humor. D. English society experienced a paradigm shift, moving away from the strict austerity of the previous era. E. Ben Jonson's play "Volpone" uses dark humor to critique the greed and deceit of its characters Which of the following is not an example of Restoration comedy? A) Congreve's The way of the world B) Wycherley's The Country Wife O 7 2 C) All of the above D)Marlowe's Doctor Faustus E) None of the above Choose the Restoration period: A) 1660- 1700 B)1650- 1655 O 7 3 C) 1558- 1603 D) 450- 1066 E)1066- 1500 The Elizabethan Age is followed by Jacobean Age, Commonwealth Age.... The Augustan Age and The Age of Sensibility. Choose the alternative which best completes the given statement. Ç 7 3 A) The Romantic Period B) The Restoration C) The Victorian Period D) The Modern Period E) The Edwardian Two significant examples of Restoration Comedy: 1. "The Country Wife" 2. "The Man of Mode" 3. "Doctor Faustus" O 8 3 4. "The Way of the World' A) 1,2 B) 1,3 C) 2,4 D) 1,4 E) 2,3 In this comedy Wycherley satirizes the moral laxity of the upper classes through his protagonist Homer's sexual exploits and the gullibility of the characters around him: A) "The Country Wife" Ç 8 3 B) "The Man of Mode" C) "The Way of the World' D) "Doctor Faustus" E) "King Lear" In what era were the comedies "The country wife" and "The way of the world" written? A) Old English period B) Middle English period O 8 3 C) Jacobean period D) Restoration era E) Elizabethan era What important political changes did the restoration period bring? A) The reinstatement of the monarchy B) The reopening of the theatres that had been closed during the Puritan era O 8 3 C) The establishment of the Royal Society which marked the beginning of the scientific revolution in England D) none of the above E) all of the above The rise of the "courtly culture" was the most distinguishing feature of which era? A) Old English period B) Middle English period A 8 3 C) Jacobean period D) Restoration era E) Elizabethan era Choose the wrong pair: A) Old English, Anglo Saxon; BC 55-456 B) Middle English Period; 1066-1500 O 8 1 C) The restoration; 1660-1700 D) The Augustan Age; 1700-17450 E) The romantic period; 1705- 1027 Which of the following statements is not a feature of the Old English Period? A) Cavalier Poets were popular in this period. B) Kenning and alliteration were frequently used literary techniques in this period. A 8 1 C) The concept of royalty was crucial in the Ancient Britain. D) The society was divided into families and clans. E) The Anglo Saxons were Pagans. Complete the paragraph. The... of English Literature coincides with the reign of James I. During this period, the literature became sophisticated, sombre, and conscious of social abuse and rivalry. An abundant amount of prose and drama as well as the King James O 8 1 translation of the Bible were produced in this period. A) The Elizabethan Age B) Jacobean Age C) Postmodern Period D) Middle English Period E) Old English Period During, medieval tradition was blended with Renaissance optimism. Lyric poetry, prose, and drama were the major styles of literature that appeared during this period. Some important writers of this period include William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Ben Jonson. Choose the alternative that O 8 2 best completes the given paragraph. A) The Elizabethan Age B) Edwardian Period C) Old English Period D) Jacobean Age E) Middle English Period Choose the correct answer. Number of accented beats in a line of Old English O 8 1 poetry: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5 E) 6 "Deor's Lament", "The Wife's Lament" and "The Seafarer" were the key poems of Period. What is the literary period, In which the listed poems were produced? A) Victorian O 8 2 B) Restoration C) Modern D) Old English Ε) Middle English Match the halves. 1. Old English 2. Middle English 3. Modern English a. Beowulf O Ç 2 b. Geoffrey Chaucer c. William Shakespeare A) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b D) 1- c, 2-b, 3-al E) 1-a, 2-c, 3-b What is the main topic in’’ Doctor Faustus’’? A) unjustice wars B) society C) a scholar who sells his soul to the devil Ç 2 2 D)power E) human lives Who is Christopher Marlowe ? A) playwright, poet, translator B) lawyer C) potter O 6 2 D) sailor E)scientist What is the key theme in’’ The Jew of Malta’’? A) th role of destiny B) the corrosive influence of greed C) leadership O 8 2 D) human knowledge E) governance Who is the main character of ’’The Jew of Malta’’ ? A) Marlowe B)Abigail C)Edward Ç 9 3 D) Barbaras E)Timur What is the key theme of’’Tamburlaine’’ ? A) human knowledge B) heroes C)human desires O 9 3 D) unjuctice E)the complexities of leadership and governance Which belong to the works of Marlowe ? A) Doctor Faustus , Edward II B) Romeo and Juliet C) Canterbury Tales O 9 3 D)Gulliver’s travels E) A tale of Tub Who were among the "University Wits"? A) Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, and Thomas Nashe B) William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson Ç 9 3 C) Thomas More and Sir Thomas Wyatt D) Edmund Spenser and John Milton E) Francis Bacon and Christopher Marlowe What is Marlowe famous for? A) His poetry and sonnets B) His philosophical works C) His tragedies, including Doctor Faustus O Ç 3 D) His satirical plays E) His historical biographies 30. What is considered to be the best of Marlowe's works? A) Edward II B) Tamburlaine the Great O 9 3 C) The Jew of Malta D) Doctor Faustus E) The Faerie Queene 26. What plays were called "Masques"? A) Religious plays performed during Easter B) Short plays with elaborate costumes and music, often celebrating royalty C) Plays written by Shakespeare for the public A 9 3 theater D) Comedies involving mistaken identities E) Tragedies focusing on the lives of kings and queens 27. What were the names of the greatest playwrights of the time? A) Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson B) John Milton and Edmund Spenser O 11 3 C) Geoffrey Chaucer and William Blake D) Francis Bacon and Thomas Hobbes E) John Locke and Samuel Pepys 28. Who were among the "University Wits"? A) Christopher Marlowe, Robert Greene, and Thomas Nashe B) William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson Ç 10 3 C) Thomas More and Sir Thomas Wyatt D) Edmund Spenser and John Milton E) Francis Bacon and Christopher Marlowe 29. What is Marlowe famous for? A) His poetry and sonnets B) His philosophical works C) His tragedies, including Doctor Faustus Ç 11 2 D) His satirical plays E) His historical biographies 31. What can you say about the plot of Doctor Faustus? A) It’s about a king’s rise to power and his tragic fall. B) It tells the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge. Ç 10 2 C) It follows a young prince’s quest for vengeance. D) It’s about a doctor curing a deadly disease. E) It focuses on a merchant who loses everything in a deal with a rival. 32. What titles have the English people conferred on William Shakespeare? A) "The Father of the English Novel" B) "The Bard of Avon" O 8 1 C) "The Prince of Tragedy" D) "The Master of Comedy" E) "The King of Poets" 33. Where was Shakespeare born? A) London B) Oxford C) Stratford-upon-Avon A 8 2 D) Warwick E) Cambridge When was Shakespeare born? A) 1450 B) 1500 C) 1564 A 8 22 D) 1600 E) 1632 What did his father, John Shakespeare, do? A) He was a merchant and landowner. B) He was a blacksmith. C) He was a playwright and actor. Ç 11 2 D) He was a schoolmaster. E) He was a nobleman. How many children did John and Mary Shakespeare have? A) Three B) Five O 10 2 C) Eight D) Seven E) Ten What kind of boy was William? A) A troublemaker who often skipped school B) A quiet and studious child C) A talented musician and dancer O 11 2 D) A hardworking apprentice in his father’s business E) A rebellious teenager What do we know of Shakespeare's education? A) He attended Oxford University for several years. B) He was homeschooled by his father. C) He went to a local grammar school but did not O 12 2 attend university. D) He was privately tutored by religious scholars. E) He was self-taught and never attended school. What must have influenced powerfully the poet's imagination? A) His travels through Europe B) The political upheavals of the time C) His love for the theater and stage productions Ç 11 2 D) The stories of his childhood in Stratford-upon- Avon E) His relationships with the nobility What happened when William was about fourteen years old? A) He left school to apprentice with a carpenter. B) His family moved to London. O 11 2 C) He married Anne Hathaway. D) He started writing plays. E) His father’s business went bankrupt.. When did Shakespeare's poems begin to appear? A) 1578 B) 1580 C) 1592 A 10 2 D) 1593 E) 1600 When did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway? A) 1582 B) 1585 C) 1590 Ç 10 2 D) 1592 E) 1595 How many children did Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway have? A) One B) Two O 7 2 C) Three D) Four E) Five What poems did Shakespeare publish in 1593 and 1594? A) The Rape of Lucrece and Venus and Adonis B) The Phoenix and the Turtle and A Lover's Complaint O 13 2 C) The Passionate Pilgrim and The Sonnets D) The Faerie Queene and Amoretti E) The Tempest and The Merchant of Venice 45. To whom were these poems dedicated? A) Queen Elizabeth I B) The Earl of Southampton C) Sir Francis Bacon O 1 2 D) Anne Hathaway E) The Countess of Pembroke 46. When did Shakespeare become a member of the Lord Chamberlain's company of actors? A) 1576 B) 1585 O 2 2 C) 1594 D) 1600 E) 1610 47. Where were most of Shakespeare's plays performed? A) The Blackfriars Theatre B) The Globe Theatre O 8 2 C) The Rose Theatre D) The Curtain Theatre E) The Swan Theatre Which of the given doesn’t belong to Christophe Marlowe? A) Dr Faustus B) Jew Of Malta O 7 2 C) Edward II D) Tamburlaine the Great E) Astrcphel and Stellakthe Which play has the below given plot? When at last Barabas is nominated governor by his new allies, he switches sides to the Christians once again. Having devised a trap for the Turks' galley slaves and soldiers in which they will all be demolished by gunpowder, he then sets a trap for the Turkish prince himself and his men, hoping to boil them alive in a hidden cauldron. O 3 2 A) The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus B) Dido, Queen of Carthage C) Tamburlaine the Great D) Edward II E) The Jew of Malta Complete the statement. After conquering Africa and naming himself emperor of that continent, Tamburlaine sets his eyes on Damascus, a target which places the Egyptian sultan, his father-in-law, directly in his path. Zenocrate pleads with her husband to spare her father. He complies, instead making the sultan a tributary king. Ç 5 2 A) The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus B) Dido, Queen of Carthage C) Tamburlaine the Great D) Edward II E) The Jew of Malta Choose the correct answer. Mephistophilis, Lucifer A) Dr Faustus B) Jew Of Malta A 1 2 C) Edward II D) Tamburlaine the Great E) Astrcphel and Stellakthe Complete the statement. Part 1 opens in Persepolis. The Persian emperor, Mycetes, dispatches troops to dispose of......, a Scythian shepherd and, at that point, a nomadic bandit. In the same scene, Mycetes' brother Cosroe plots to overthrow Mycetes and assume the throne. A) The Tragical History of the Life and Death of O 2 2 Doctor Faustus B) Dido, Queen of Carthage C) Tamburlaine the Great D) Edward II E) The Jew of Malta The name of which tragedy should be written in the gap? The play contains a prologue in which the character Machiavel, a Senecan ghost based on Niccolò Machiavelli, introduces...... Machiavel expresses the cynical view that power is amoral, saying "I count religion but a childish toy,/And hold there is no sin but ignorance." O 5 2 A) The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus B) Dido, Queen of Carthage C) Tamburlaine the Great D) Edward II E) The Jew of Malta Which is not Characteristics of the Elizabethan Age? A) Influence of foreign fashions (Especially Italian influence due to the Renaissance) B) Discovery, exploration and expansion C) Sense and feeling of patriotism A 7 2 D) The poetry of the Elizabethan Age is formal, intellectual and realistic. E) Political peace and stability When were The origins of English literature traced back to the invasion of England by Germanic tribes, including the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes A)in the 5th century. B) in the 6th century. Ç 7 3 C) in the 7th century. D) in the 8th century. E) in the 9th century. Which century covers the Restoration period? Ç 10 2 A) XV B) XVI C) XVII D) XIII E) XI What major change in pronunciation occurred during the transition from Middle English to Early Modern English? a) The introduction of the printing press b) The Great Vowel Shift O 9 3 c) The expansion of vocabulary d) The emergence of the novel e) The standardization of spelling and grammar What years does the Anglo-Saxon period cover? A) 410 AD to 1066 AD B) 470 AD to 1076 AD A 2 2 C) 284 AD to 1038 AD D) 394 AD to 1047 AD E) 834 AD to 1037 AD Where did the Anglo-Saxons come to England? A)Russia,France B)Brazil O 5 2 C)Germany,Denmarks and the Netherlands D)Asia E)China Where did the Anglo-Saxons come to England? A)Russia,France B)Brazil O 12 2 C)Germany,Denmarks and the Netherlands D)Asia E)China What was the traditional festival of the Anglo- Saxons? A)Ramadan holiday B)Moslem Festival of sacrifice Ç 4 2 C)Christmas D)Yule E)Novruz holiday Anglo-Saxon Chronicles are a.... A) Treasure B)holiday O 4 2 C)festival D)God E)language What kind of poem is "Beowulf? A)Fascinating B)Thrilling O 5 2 C)boring D)Short E)Meaningless Who is the hero of the poem "Beowulf"? A)Beowulf B)Odin O 5 2 C)Grendel D) Grendel's mother E)Monster Name one monster that Beowulf fights? A)Grendel B)Thor O 5 2 C)Dragon D)Odin E)Yule Where does the first battle in "Beowulf" take place? A)İn mountain B)İn Germany O 5 2 C)İn Netherlands D)İn Denmarks E)İn Hereot How does Beowulf defeat Grendel? A)scared B)with a sword O 5 2 C)with assistants D)with his bare hands E)none of the above What happens in Beowall's battle with the dragon? A)Beowulf ran away in fear B)the dragon got scared and ran away O 5 2 C)neither side won D)both died E)Dragon won What are some qualities that made Beowulf a hero? A)brave,strong B)scared A 5 2 C)irresolute D)unready to fight E)unrestrained Why is "Beowulf still important today? A)He was not brave B)Beowulf was just strong C)Beowulf is not just an old story, it's a story that has O 5 2 lived on because it talks about things that are still important to us. D)He wasn't a good person E)He was a dragon What does "Beowall reach us about the values of the Anglo-Saxons? A)bravery B)fear A 5 2 C)imprudence D)intemperance E)weakness Complete the statement. Marlowe was the foremost.....tragedian of his day. A) Elizabethan age B) Early Tudor age O 6 2 C) Jacobean age D) Caroline age E) Commonwealth period Where and when Christopher Marlowe was born? A) in London, England, in 1564 B) in Strafford, England, in 1564 O 6 2 C) in Canterbury, England, in 1554 D) in Edinburg, Scotland, in 1664 E) in Canterbury, England, in 1564 60. What is a Shakespearean sonnet? A) A 12-line poem with a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG B) A 14-line poem with a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG C) A 16-line poem with a rhyme scheme of AABBA O 7 2 D) A 12-line poem with a rhyme scheme of AABB CCDD E) A 14-line poem with a rhyme scheme of ABBA ABBA CDE CDE 65. Who gave Shakespeare's sonnets new life and made them part of Russian poetry? A) Pushkin B) Tolstoy O 7 1 C) Dostoevsky D) Mayakovsky E) Tsvetaeva 67. What are the themes of the histories? A) Love, identity, and human flaws B) Political power, leadership, and the rise and fall of kings A 5 2 C) War, revenge, and justice D) Death, betrayal, and morality E) Nature, time, and beauty 68. What tragedies belong to this period too? A) King Lear, Macbeth B) Julius Caesar, Othello C) Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet Ç 6 1 D) Coriolanus, Antony and Cleopatra E) The Winter's Tale, Pericles 69. What is the central theme of the tragedy Romeo and Juliet? A) The power of fate and the consequences of youthful passion B) The conflict between political ambition and love O 7 2 C) The struggle between the rich and the poor D) The nature of friendship and betrayal E) The inevitability of death 70. What plays were written by Shakespeare in the second period? A) Twelfth Night, The Tempest B) Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra C) King Lear, Macbeth Ç 4 2 D) A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice E) Hamlet, Othello 71. What problems does Shakespeare present in the tragedies? A) The struggle between good and evil B) The complexities of love and jealousy Ç 5 2 C) The corruption of power, fate, and human nature D) Political intrigue and personal revenge E) The morality of war and peace 72. What is the plot of Hamlet? A) A king seeks revenge against the murderer of his father B) A young man confronts his uncle’s crime and questions his own fate Ç 6 2 C) A prince battles enemies to reclaim his throne D) A tragic love story between a prince and a noblewoman E) A king’s rise to power and his eventual fall 73. What makes Hamlet one of the greatest of Shakespeare's masterpieces? A) Its exploration of human consciousness, morality, and revenge B) Its complex political themes and intrigue C) Its focus on family dynamics and personal O 5 3 ambition D) Its lyrical beauty and use of symbolism E) Its portrayal of the struggle between fate and free will 74. What accounts for Hamlet's melancholy and irresolution? A) His love for Ophelia B) His internal conflict between action and inaction Ç 14 1 C) His resentment of the monarchy D) His fear of death E) His disillusionment with society What accounts for Hamlet's melancholy and irresolution? A) His love for Ophelia B) His internal conflict between action and inaction Ç 13 2 C) His resentment of the monarchy D) His fear of death E) His disillusionment with society What central themes did Shakespeare deal with in his plays? A) Love, revenge, power, jealousy, fate, and the human condition B) The conflict between nations and military power Ç 15 3 C) The exploration of divine will and predestination D) The lives of the poor and their daily struggles E) The conflicts between nature and civilization What was the result of the Wars of the Roses for Henry VII? A) He lost most of his power B) He inherited large amounts of land from defeated earls Ç 5 2 C) He was forced to flee to France D) He was crowned Emperor of England E) He had to divide the throne with a rival family What did the squires in England do? A) They worked as laborers on large estates B) They ruled as nobles with control over peasants C) They rented land to farmers and hired laborers O 14 3 D) They served as soldiers in the army E) They lived in towns and traded goods Who helped establish an absolute monarchy in England under Queen Elizabeth I? A) The monarchy alone B) The Catholic Church Ç 16 3 C) The bourgeoisie and Parliament D) The nobles E) Spain and France What was the main reason for the war between Spain and England? A) Control of trade routes to the Americas B) Religious differences C) Rivalry for supremacy on the seas and in world Ç 15 2 trade D) Territorial disputes in Europe E) A dynastic dispute over the throne Why was the Spanish Armada called "Invincible"? A) It was the largest fleet in history B) Its ships were considered unconquerable C) It was feared for its powerful weaponry O 5 2 D) It was commanded by the Spanish king himself E) It was built for both naval and land battles What was the outcome of the Battle of the Spanish Armada in 1588? A) The Spanish fleet successfully invaded England B) England was defeated, and the monarchy was overthrown C) The English fleet defeated the Spanish Armada O 6 1 and a storm destroyed most of the ships D) The battle was inconclusive, and both sides retreated E) The Spanish Armada sank due to an internal mutiny What was the result of England's victory over the Spanish Armada? A) England’s monarchy was weakened B) Spain gained control over England’s colonies C) England consolidated its power on the seas and in A 9 3 world trade D) The English fleet was destroyed in the battle E) England lost its influence over trade routes What was one consequence of England’s victory over Spain in 1588? A) England’s economy suffered from the war B) England gained control over Spanish territories in the Americas C) The monarchy became less influential in O 5 3 England’s political affairs D) England’s strength in world trade grew, and the Crown became wealthier E) England was forced to sign peace treaties with Spain and France What impact did the development of bourgeois relationships have in England during this period? A) It led to the decline of the monarchy B) It created great economic inequality C) It resulted in the formation of a capitalist economy O 18 3 and a flourishing national culture D) It reduced England’s role in international trade E) It caused a rise in the power of the Catholic Church Choose the correct answer. Mephistophilis, Lucifer A) Dr Faustus B) Jew Of Malta O 17 3 C) Edward II D) Tamburlaine the Great E) Astrophel and Stellakthe Choose the correct answer. Bajazeth's son, Callapine, Zenocrate's father, the sultan of Egypt A) Dr Faustus O 17 3 B) Jew Of Malta C) Edward II D) Tamburlaine the Great E) Astrophel and Stellakthe Choose the correct answer. How many battles did Beowulf? A) 1 B) 2 Ç 17 2 C)3 D) 4 E) 5 Choose the correct answer. Where did Beowulf kill Grendel's Mother? A) at the top of the hill B) in the Lair A 5 2 C) an the bottom of the Lake D) In the Valley not far from the Lake E) at home What are the origins that influenced the Middle English literature? a) Roman and Greek O 6 2 b) Viking and Norman c) Indian and Chinese d) Egyptian and Persian What factors shaped early English literature? a) Christianity, King Alfred, and the Norman Conquest b) Roman Empire, Vikings, and Persian Empire O 8 2 c) Greek mythology, Vikings, and Islam d) Indian culture, King Arthur, and Vikings Which works and individuals played significant roles in early English literature? a) "Beowulf," "The Venerable Bede," "King Alfred," and Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" b) "Romeo and Juliet," William Shakespeare, and O 5 2 Jane Austen c) "Harry Potter," J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Dickens d) "1984," George Orwell, and Emily Bronte Which period was followed by the Renaissance? A) The Enlightenment B) The Industrial Revolution C) The Middle Ages O 15 2 D) The Victorian Era E) The Age of Exploration Which class emerged during the Renaissance? A) The aristocracy B) The bourgeoisie C) The feudal lords Ç 6 2 D) The peasantry E) The clergy Which country was the first to experience the Renaissance in Europe? A) Spain B) England Ç 5 2 C) Italy D) France E) Germany What significant event did Columbus accomplish during the Renaissance? A) He invented the printing press B) He reached the coast of India Ç 6 2 C) He discovered America D) He sailed around the world E) He mapped Europe’s oceans What important scientific theory was proposed during the Renaissance that challenged the Catholic Church? A) The geocentric model B) The heliocentric model Ç 6 2 C) The theory of evolution D) The theory of relativity E) The laws of motion What invention was made in Germany in the 15th century? A) The telescope B) The steam engine Ç 6 2 C) The printing press D) The compass E) The microscope Which new institutions were established during the Renaissance? A) Factories and workshops B) Schools and universities O 16 2 C) The first modern banks D) Religious monasteries E) National museums What is one key feature of the Renaissance in art and literature? A) It focused solely on religious themes B) It was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman art and literature O 9 2 C) It rejected all classical ideas in favor of new styles D) It was primarily focused on abstract art E) It glorified the Middle Ages What did Renaissance humanists believe about man? A) Man was an evil being destined for suffering B) Man was the center of life and had the right to be happy C) Man was subordinate to nature and the gods Ç 8 2 D) Man should seek redemption through religious devotion E) Man’s life was controlled solely by fate What field of science were the Renaissance humanists particularly interested in? A) Philosophy B) Natural science, based on experimentation and investigation Ç 9 2 C) Political science D) Astronomy and astrology E) Religious studies Which country did the Renaissance ideas first spread to after Italy? A) Spain B) England Ç 12 2 C) France D) Germany E) Portugal Which Italian artist glorified the beauty of man through his paintings and sculptures? A) Leonardo da Vinci B) Michelangelo Ç 13 3 C) Raphael D) Botticelli E) Donatello Which writer was NOT a part of the Renaissance movement? A) Dante B) Petrarch A 16 3 C) Cervantes D) Shakespeare E) Geoffrey Chaucer What is true about the Renaissance period according to the text? A) It was a period of stagnation and decline in European culture B) It was a time of rapid technological advancement but little cultural progress O 12 3 C) It marked the greatest progressive revolution mankind had experienced D) It was primarily focused on religious reform and doctrinal purity E) It was a time of limited intellectual curiosity What was significant about Renaissance figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo? A) They only focused on painting and sculpture B) They were all poets and writers C) They were "giants" in power, thought, passion, O 13 3 and learning, excelling in multiple fields D) They were primarily political leaders and monarchs Which of the following was NOT a field in which Leonardo da Vinci excelled? A) Painting B) Sculpture O 12 3 C) Architecture D) Mathematics E) History What role did Renaissance artists and thinkers play in the development of European culture? A) They focused only on religious subjects and avoided secular themes B) They worked to revive ancient Greek and Roman culture and humanist ideals Ç 11 3 C) They sought to expand the power of the Catholic Church D) They rejected classical ideas in favor of modern philosophy E) They concentrated solely on scientific discoveries What was the main characteristic of Renaissance drama? A) It focused primarily on historical events B) It was heavily influenced by religious themes A 6 3 C) It was meant to entertain rather than teach a lesson D) It was always performed in royal courts E) It had no connection to the Middle Ages  What were the "Mysteries" and "Miracles" in early English drama? A) They were political plays meant to criticize the monarchy B) They were plays based on biblical stories and saints O 12 2 C) They were primarily comedies performed in the streets D) They were tragic stories about historical figures E) They were plays that focused on mythological themes How did the "Morality" plays differ from the "Mysteries" and "Miracles"? A) They were only performed in churches B) They were meant to teach a moral lesson using abstract virtues and vices C) They focused on historical events rather than Ç 11 2 religious themes D) They were performed exclusively by professional actors E) They were only performed in the countryside What were "interludes" in Renaissance drama? A) Short comedic performances designed to make people laugh B) Long tragic performances based on ancient myths C) Abstract philosophical plays performed in Ç 16 3 churches D) Religious ceremonies performed in town squares E) Historical plays performed in royal courts What were "Masques" in Renaissance drama? A) Long plays performed in the royal court with no music B) Performances with music featuring shepherds and shepherdesses C) Tragic performances about historical kings and O 12 3 queens D) Religious dramas performed during major holidays E) Light-hearted comedies performed for the clergy What marked the beginning of professional theater in London? A) The first theater in London was built in 1600 B) The construction of "The Theatre" in 1576 C) The performance of Shakespeare's first play in 1582 Ç 12 3 D) The introduction of female actors in London theaters E) The establishment of the first public theater in Paris What was unique about the "Globe" theater, built in 1599? A) It was a closed, indoor theater with elaborate scenery B) It was a large, open-air theater with galleries and a O 13 3 central stage C) It featured performances exclusively for royalty D) It had a rotating stage to change scenes E) It was the first theater to feature women as actors How were plays typically performed in the early theaters, like the "Globe"? A) The actors performed behind a curtain, hidden from the audience B) The audience sat on a raised stage while actors performed below A 13 3 C) Actors performed in the middle of the audience, with no scenery D) Plays were only performed in royal courts E) The actors performed in complete darkness. Who acted the parts of women in Renaissance plays? A) Female actors were allowed to perform B) Women from the audience were brought on stage O 16 2 C) Boys or men played the roles of women D) Women only played minor roles E) The audience acted out the female roles What was the main difference between classical dramas and other Renaissance plays? A) Classical dramas had little action and focused on the chorus B) Classical dramas were always performed in Latin C) Classical dramas were only performed by Ç 13 3 university students D) Classical dramas were written exclusively by Shakespeare E) Classical dramas featured elaborate special effects Who were the "University Wits"? A) A group of actors known for their dramatic performances B) Scholars who contributed to the development of English drama O 6 3 C) Writers who focused on writing historical plays D) Composers who contributed music to the plays E) A group of professional theater managers What was one significant contribution of the "University Wits" to Renaissance drama? A) They introduced women as actors in professional plays B) They contributed to the transition from classical to modern drama O 15 3 C) They made the use of scenery a central part of plays D) They wrote plays that only focused on the lives of saints E) They exclusively wrote for religious ceremonies What type of plays were popular in England during the Renaissance? A) Only tragedies and comedies B) Only historical plays Ç 15 3 C) Religious plays performed in the church D) Drama was divided into comedy and tragedy E) Plays based only on ancient Greek mythology Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the early English theater? A) It was performed in open-air playhouses B) There was no scenery, and actions were described with placards O 16 3 C) Actors were placed in the center of the audience D) The audience was separated from the actors by a large curtain E) Plays had a mix of comedy and tragedy Which of the following best describes the evolution of English drama in the Renaissance? A) It became more focused on moral teachings and abstract characters B) It moved from religious ceremonies to professional performances O 2 3 C) It remained focused only on religious subjects and saints D) It was restricted to performances only in churches E) It began with professional actors performing in large amphitheaters Which language evolutions influenced English literature? a) Transition from Middle English to Early Modern English Ç 12 3 b) Transition from Ancient Greek to Middle English c) Transition from Modern English to Middle English d) Transition from Classical Latin to Middle English In addition to Geoffrey Chaucer and William Langland, the "flowering “of Middle English literature is evident in the works of which of the following writers? A) Geoffrey of Monmouth Ç B) the Gawain poet C) the Beowulf poet D) Chrétien de Troyes E) Marie de France Who would be called the English Homer and father of English poetry? A) Bede B) Sir Thomas Malory O C) Geoffrey Chaucer D) Caedmon E) John Gower Complete the given sentence. …. Lear's youngest daughter Ç 16 3 A) Cordelia B) Regan C) Viola D) Lilla E) Juliet Which of the following is the period that includes the literature produced in the four and a half centuries between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and about 1500, when the standard literary language, derived from the dialect of the London area, became “the modern English”? O A)Old English B)Middle English C)Renaissance D)Restoration E)Postmodern Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Dream of the Rood and William Langland’s Piers Ploughman are famous examples of the —. Choose the alternative that best completes the given sentence. Ç A)Anglo-Saxon Period B)Middle English Period C)Renaissance Period D)Restoration Period E)Victorain Period Complete the statement. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Dream of the Rood and William Langland’s Piers Plowman are famous examples of the —. A) Anglo-Saxon Period Ç B) Middle English Period C) Renaissance Period D) Restoration Period E) Victorain Period Complete the statement. During —, medieval tradition was blended with Renaissance optimism. Lyric poetry, prose, and drama were the major styles of literature that appeared during this period. Some important writers of this period include William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spenser, Sir Walter O Raleigh, and Ben Jonson. A) The Elizabethan Age B) Edwardian Period C) Old English Period D) Jacobean Age E) Middle English Period Complete the statement. The — of English Literature coincides with the reign of James I. During this period, the literature became sophisticated, sombre, and conscious of social abuse and rivalry. An abundant amount of prose and drama as well as the King James translation of the Bible Ç 12 3 were produced in this period. A) The Elizabethan Age B) Jacobean Age C) Postmodern Period D) Middle English Period E) Old English Period Complte the paragraph..... was an influential cultural movement which brought about a period of scientific revolution, religious reform and artistic transformation, at the dawn of modern European history. It marks the transitional period between the end of the Middle Ç 16 3 Ages and the start of the Modern Age. A) The Renaissance B) EarlyModern Period C) Age of Reason D) Romanticism E) Transcendentalism The Renaissance (or Early Modern) A) 1500-1660 B) 1066-1500 O 12 3 C) 1603-1625 D) 1558-1603 E) 450-1066 Choose Middle English Period A) 1500-1660 B) 1066-1500 O 12 3 C) 1603-1625 D) 1558-1603 E) 450-1066 Choose the Victorian Period A) 1500-1660 B) 1066-1500 O 15 3 C) 1603-1625 D) 1558-1603 E) 1832-1901 What is the significance of the title Twelfth Night? A) It marks the start of the Christmas season B) It refers to a holiday celebrating the Twelve Apostles C) It symbolizes the end of the Christmas holiday A 19 3 celebrations D) It is the day Viola and Sebastian are shipwrecked E) It refers to a royal feast that takes place during the play What happens to Viola and her twin brother, Sebastian, at the beginning of the play? A) They are separated when they are sold into slavery B) They are shipwrecked, and Sebastian is presumed dead A 19 3 C) They are both captured by pirates D) They are stranded in a foreign land E) They are forced to flee from Illyria after a political uprising How does Viola end up serving Duke Orsino? A) She is hired as a servant by Olivia B) She disguises herself as a man named Cesario C) She becomes a member of the Duke’s family Ç 18 3 D) She is hired as a cook for Orsino’s court E) She is appointed as an ambassador to speak on behalf of Olivia Why does Olivia initially refuse to see any suitors? A) She is in mourning for her father and brother B) She is already married to Duke Orsino C) She is waiting for news of her brother's return A 18 3 D) She has taken a vow of chastity E) She is in love with Cesario Why does Claudius want to have Hamlet killed in England? A) He wants to prevent Hamlet from taking the throne B) Hamlet is too powerful and popular among the A 16 3 people C) Hamlet has killed Polonius, making him a threat D) Hamlet has discovered Claudius's secret E) Hamlet has declared war on Denmark What is the tragic consequence of Hamlet killing Polonius? A) Hamlet is exiled to England B) Polonius’s death causes Ophelia to go mad and eventually drown C) The king punishes Hamlet by banishing him from A Denmark D) Hamlet’s actions lead to his own assassination E) Polonius’s death leads to the immediate collapse of the Danish royal court How does Hamlet plan to confirm Claudius's guilt? A) He hires spies to watch Claudius’s behavior B) He arranges for a play to be performed that mirrors the murder of his father C) He confronts Claudius directly with his suspicions A D) He arranges for a private meeting with the ghost of his father E) He orders the poisoning of Claudius What does the ghost of Hamlet’s father reveal to Hamlet? A) His death was an accident, caused by a tragic fall B) His brother Claudius killed him by poisoning his ear while he slept A C) He was murdered by political enemies D) He died from illness, and Hamlet must take the throne E) He has been reincarnated and is now a god What event triggers Hamlet’s return to Denmark? A) The death of his uncle, Claudius B) The news of his father's death C) The marriage of his mother to Claudius A 19 3 D) The appearance of his father’s ghost E) The coronation of his mother as queen What distinguishes the "dark comedies" written by Shakespeare during this period? A) They focus solely on tragic events without any humor B) They have many tragic elements, blending both comedy and tragedy O 15 3 C) They are less serious than the comedies written during his first period D) They are focused on moral lessons and religious themes E) They have a predominantly political focus Which of the following plays is NOT part of Shakespeare’s second period of writing? A) Hamlet B) Othello Ç 15 3 C) Macbeth D) Richard III E) King Lear How does Shakespeare's view of man in his tragedies differ from that in ancient Greek tragedies? A) In Shakespeare's tragedies, man’s life is controlled by fate B) Shakespeare portrays man as acting in a concrete social and political world, not as a helpless victim of fate O 14 3 C) Shakespeare focuses solely on the heroic actions of individuals D) In Shakespeare's tragedies, man is unable to make any choices E) Shakespeare's characters are passive and powerless, much like in Greek tragedies. In Shakespeare's tragedies, how are the evil forces portrayed? A) They are completely victorious throughout the play B) They are defeated by supernatural forces O 14 3 C) They are victorious only for a short time, and in the end, good prevails D) They are punished only after death E) They represent a philosophical exploration of fate What is the main theme of the tragedies written by Shakespeare during his second period? A) The triumph of evil over good B) The effects of social and political corruption on individuals Ç 11 3 C) The exploration of human intelligence and the search for happiness D) The importance of family loyalty E) The consequences of greed and ambition During Shakespeare's second period (1601-1608), which type of plays did he primarily write? A) Historical plays B) Comedies O 12 3 C) Tragedies D) Romances E) Farces What does Orsino mean when he says to Viola, “since she has called him master so long, she should now be her master's mistress”? A) He believes Viola should be a servant to him forever B) He thinks Viola deserves to rule over him A 14 3 C) He proposes that Viola should marry him after all her service D) He wants to make Viola his trusted advisor E) He intends to make Viola his co-ruler in Illyria In "The Battle of the Books," Swift engages in a satire related to: a) Religious conflicts b) Economic disparities A 14 3 c) "Ancients vs. Moderns" literary controversy d) Political revolutions e) None of the above What is the main argument presented in "An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity"? a) Advocating for religious freedom b) Promoting atheism Ç 12 3 c) Arguing for the moral benefits of Christianity d) Criticizing Christianity e) None of the above What was the purpose of Swift's "The Drapier's Letters"? a) To criticize the Irish government b) To promote English literature c) To support the monopoly granted to William Ç 12 1 Wood d) To encourage the use of copper coinage e) None of the above In "A Modest Proposal," Swift suggests a shocking solution to: a) Economic troubles in England b) Political corruption in Ireland Ç 10 2 c) Social inequality in England d) The impoverished situation in Ireland e) None of the above What aspect of Swift's satire in these works is emphasized as a combination of humor, shock, and social criticism? a) Humor only b) Shock only O 10 2 c) Social criticism only d) Humor, shock, and social criticism e) None of the above According to the provided information, Swift's ability to use satire is described as a tool to: a) Entertain readers b) Challenge readers and make them question the world around them Ç 12 2 c) Support the establishment d) Promote societal norms e) None of the above What does Orsino mean when he says to Viola, “since she has called him master so long, she should now be her master's mistress”? A) He believes Viola should be a servant to him forever B) He thinks Viola deserves to rule over him Ç 10 2 C) He proposes that Viola should marry him after all her service D) He wants to make Viola his trusted advisor E) He intends to make Viola his co-ruler in Illyria How does Sebastian become involved with Olivia? A) He is sent by Orsino to woo Olivia on his behalf B) He is mistaken for Cesario and marries Olivia in a case of mistaken identity C) He falls in love with Olivia at first sight and O 10 3 proposes to her D) He is invited by Olivia to stay with her as a friend E) He is part of Olivia's household and falls in love with her. What is one major theme of Twelfth Night? A) The complexities of political power B) The humorous consequences of mistaken identity and disguise C) The exploration of military honor and duty O 10 2 D) The tragic consequences of unrequited love E) The dangers of too much merry-making and indulgence What does the character of Viola represent in Twelfth Night? A) A symbol of romantic devotion and loyalty B) A new ideal of a woman who seeks love and happiness independently C) A representation of the passive, obedient woman O 8 2 in love D) The traditional role of a woman as a mother and caretaker E) A figure of political power and influence in Illyria What happens at the end of Twelfth Night? A) Viola and Orsino marry, and Sebastian marries Olivia B) Orsino leaves Illyria, and Viola becomes queen C) Olivia rejects Sebastian and marries Cesario A 10 3 D) All the characters return to their homes, and the play ends in confusion E) Viola becomes the new ruler of Illyria How does Twelfth Night reflect the changing role of women in literature during Shakespeare's time? A) It shows women as passive objects of love, similar to medieval literature B) It depicts women as independent and capable of pursuing their own happiness C) It portrays women as submissive to men in all A 12 3 matters of love D) It shows that women should not participate in affairs of love or marriage E) It represents women as unable to make decisions for themselves What is one reason Twelfth Night is considered one of Shakespeare's most charming plays? A) It focuses on political intrigue and power struggles B) It explores complex philosophical questions C) It features many humorous misunderstandings and A 15 3 mistaken identities D) It has a tragic ending that moves the audience deeply E) It contains little dialogue, relying mostly on music What does the character of Viola represent in Twelfth Night? A) A symbol of romantic devotion and loyalty B) A new ideal of a woman who seeks love and happiness independently C) A representation of the passive, obedient woman Ç 13 3 in love D) The traditional role of a woman as a mother and caretaker E) A figure of political power and influence in Illyria. How does Viola feel about serving Orsino as Cesario? A) She is completely indifferent to her role B) She is happy to serve but secretly loves Orsino C) She is in love with Sebastian and is unwilling to serve Orsino O D) She secretly wishes to be with Olivia instead of Orsino E) She is determined to gain power through her service What is the complication that arises when Viola and Sebastian are mistaken for each other? A) Viola's disguise is revealed to Orsino B) Olivia mistakenly marries Sebastian, thinking he is Cesario Ç C) Orsino gets angry with Cesario for loving another woman D) Viola’s love for Orsino becomes unrequited E) The two twins are separated again by a shipwreck What is the reason that Olivia falls in love with Cesario (Viola in disguise)? A) She is impressed by Cesario's wit and charm B) She believes Cesario is a man of noble birth C) She is moved by Cesario's passionate declaration of love O D) She falls in love with Cesario because of his physical appearance E) She mistakes Cesario for someone she has loved in the past Why does Olivia initially refuse to see any suitors? A) She is in mourning for her father and brother B) She is already married to Duke Orsino C) She is waiting for news of her brother's return A D) She has taken a vow of chastity E) She is in love with Cesario How does Viola end up serving Duke Orsino? A) She is hired as a servant by Olivia B) She disguises herself as a man named Cesario C) She becomes a member of the Duke’s family Ç D) She is hired as a cook for Orsino’s court E) She is appointed as an ambassador to speak on behalf of Olivia What happens to Viola and her twin brother, Sebastian, at the beginning of the play? A) They are separated when they are sold into slavery B) They are shipwrecked, and Sebastian is presumed dead O C) They are both captured by pirates D) They are stranded in a foreign land E) They are forced to flee from Illyria after a political uprising What lasting impacts and legacies can be attributed to the Elizabethan Age in terms of literature, theater and cultural development in England? a) Domesday Book b) Christianization O 3 2 c) The story of Beowulf d) T. Kyd and E. Spenser , W. Shakespeare “ Romeo And Juliet “ When was the “King James Bible” published? a) 1624 b) 1614 c) 1611 A 3 2 d) 1605 e) 1612 Which of the following characterizes the Jacobean period? a) Darker themes, complex characters b) The return of the monarchy O 3 2 c) Humor and satir d) Prevalent themes, styles e) Proliferation of literature and art What was the key characteristics of Jacobean drama? a) Metaphysical poets b) Influx of wealth c) Exploration of social issues O 3 3 d) Political intrigue e) Deeper themes When was Thomas Middleton’s play of “A Game at Chess” written? a) 1609 b) 1612 O 3 3 c) 1614 d) 1610 e) 1624 Which plays are John Webster’s? a) “A game at Chess” b) “The Duchess of Malfi” c) “Volpone” O 3 3 d) “Philaster” e) “The Maid’s Tragedy” What did Ben Jonson use in “Volpone” play? a) Revenge b) Societal shifts c) Literary landscape O 3 3 d) Extended metaphors e) Dark humor Who does “Philaster” belong to? a) Andrew Marvell b) Ben Johnson c) Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher O 3 3 d) Samuel Johnson e) George Herbert What poets did the 17th century see? a) John Donne, George Herbert b) Francis Beaumont c) Thomas Middleton O 3 3 d) John Webster e) Ben Jonson  What is metaphysical poetry characterized by? a) Cultural revolution b) Valuable insights c) Human fallibility A 4 3 d) Intelectual wit anf inventive use e) Paradigm shift Which work has been written by George Herbert? a) The Flea b) The Collar c) The Maid’s Tragedy O 4 3 d) Volpone e) The White Devil Which poet was considered the foremost of the metaphysical poets? a) T.S.Eliot b) Tennessee Williams A 3 3 c) George Herbert d) Thomas Middleton e) John Donne What are John Donne’s works characterized by? a) Exploration of complex themes b) Sense of realism c) Personal voice A 3 3 d) Real conversations e) Devotional character Which era is characterized as high point in the English Renaissance? A) Victorian Era B) Jacobean Era O 4 3 C) Restoration Era D) Middle English Era E) Elizabethan Era  Which queen period is 1558-1603? A) Victoria I B) Elizabeth II C) Elizabeth I O 4 3 D) Victoria II E) none of them Which year was “Romeo and Juliet” published? A) 1597 B) 1582 C) 1596 A 4 2 D) 1595 E) 1594 In which centuries did the Anglo Saxon arrive? A)12th and 15th centuries B) 11th and 13th centuries C) 7th and 11th centuries O 4 3 D) 8th and 10th centuries E) 9th and 12th centuries