Dante's Divine Comedy
A)is considered a supreme summary of medieval thought.
B)was one of the last fourteenth-century works to be written in Latin.
C)lashed out at the "barbarity" of the classical tradition.
D)attacked the science of Aristotle, the Holy Roman Emperor, and the Catholic church.
E)was a new interpretation of the Old Testament written in Italian.

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Dante's Divine Comedy is often considered a supreme summary of medieval thought, touching on topics such as theology, philosophy, and politics, and drawing from both pagan and Christian traditions.

Answer: B
 The Divine Comedy was actually written in Italian, not Latin, and is one of the greatest literary works of the Italian Renaissance.

Answer: D
 While the Divine Comedy does criticize some aspects of the church and political leaders of the time, it does not attack them outright. Rather, it presents a complex picture of society and human nature, using allegory and symbol.

Answer: None of the above
 Option C is inaccurate, as Dante held a deep respect for classical literature and incorporated it extensively into his work. Option E is also incorrect, as the Divine Comedy is not a new interpretation of the Old Testament, but rather a journey through the afterlife.