Question 1

_______________was deposed from the English throne in the Bloodless Revolution of 1688.

Accepted Answer

James II was deposed during the Glorious Revolution (also known as the Bloodless Revolution) of 1688, leading to William III and Mary II taking the throne.

Question 2

As Alexander Pope said _______________metrical form had brought perfection to the poetry of the neo classical period.

Accepted Answer

Alexander Pope is known for his use of the heroic couplet, a form of poetry that he mastered and which became a defining characteristic of the neoclassical period.

Question 3

In honor of welcoming Charles II to the English throne, Dryden wrote _______________work.

Accepted Answer

Astrae Redux is the work written by John Dryden to celebrate the return of Charles II to the English throne in 1660.

Question 4

_______________was the admirer of Pope in these words 'If Pope be not a poet, where is poetry to be found'.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Samuel Johnson admired Alexander Pope's work greatly, to the extent of saying, "If Pope be not a poet, where is poetry to be found?" This statement reflects Johnson's high regard for Pope's poetic talent and contributions to literature.

Question 5

In the periodical Spectator, out of 555 essays _______________     essays were written by Joseph Addison.

Accepted Answer

Joseph Addison wrote 274 essays for the periodical Spectator.

Question 6

Dryden satirised _______________   contemporary poet in his work Mac Flecknoe.

Accepted Answer

Dryden satirized Thomas Shadwell in his work "Mac Flecknoe," using the poem to mock Shadwell's literary abilities and his status as a poet.

Question 7

_______________  was appointed the Latin Secretary during the Puritan Government.

Accepted Answer

John Milton was appointed the Latin Secretary during the Puritan Government, where he composed official, diplomatic, and political correspondence in Latin.

Question 8

_______________     restored to the throne of England in Restoration Age.

Accepted Answer

Charles II was restored to the throne of England in 1660, marking the beginning of the Restoration Age, following a period of republican rule under Oliver Cromwell.

Question 9

The Restoration marks the real moment of birth of our Modern English Prose; _______________     has mades this observation.

Accepted Answer

John Dryden is credited with making the observation that the Restoration period marks the birth of modern English prose.

Question 10

The 18th century in English Literature was also called _______________.

Accepted Answer

The 18th century in English literature is often referred to as the "Age of Reason" because it was characterized by an emphasis on rationalism, scientific inquiry, and the Enlightenment ideals.

Question 11

The 'Coffee House Culture' flourished in _______________    .

Accepted Answer

The 'Coffee House Culture' flourished during the Augustan Age, which was known for its emphasis on reason, wit, and social interaction, often taking place in coffee houses.

Question 12

The form of heroic tragedy was introduced by _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The form of heroic tragedy was introduced...

Question 13

_______________group was known as Jacobites.

Accepted Answer

The Jacobites were primarily associated with the Tories, who supported the restoration of the Stuart monarchy in Britain.

Question 14

Royal Society of London Was established in _______________.

Accepted Answer

The Royal Society of London was established in 1660. It is one of the oldest societies for science in existence, aimed at promoting scientific research and knowledge.

Question 15

_______________is recognised as the 'father of English prose'.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________is recognised as the 'father of English...

Question 16

_______________does Dryden satirise in MacFlecknoe.

Accepted Answer

In "MacFlecknoe," John Dryden satirizes Thomas Shadwell, a fellow poet and playwright, whom Dryden viewed as a less talented and deserving successor. The poem mockingly presents Shadwell as the heir to the throne of dullness, previously held by Richard Flecknoe, a minor poet and playwright.

Question 17

In honour of welcoming Charles - Il to the English throne,Dryden wrote _______________     work.

Accepted Answer

Astrae Redux is the work written by John Dryden to celebrate the return of Charles II to the English throne in 1660.

Question 18

"Here lies my wife, here let her rest! Now she is at rest, and so am I"- this epitaph was engraved on the tomb stone of _______________   wife

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Here lies my wife, here let her...

Question 19

In 17th century work "Battle of Books" erupted between _______________     groups.

Accepted Answer

The "Battle of Books" refers to a debate that took place in the late 17th and early 18th centuries over the value of ancient literature and science compared to modern works. It was not a physical battle but a literary and intellectual conflict, primarily between those who believed the works of ancient scholars, such as the Greeks and Romans, were superior (the Ancients) and those who argued that modern scholarship and science were surpassing the achievements of the ancients (the Moderns).

Question 20

In Dryden's famous satirical allegory 'Absalom and Achitophel' , _______________   is Absalom.

Accepted Answer

In "Absalom and Achitophel," Absalom represents the Duke of Monmouth, who was the illegitimate son of King Charles II and was involved in a rebellion against his father, similar to the biblical story of Absalom rebelling against his father, King David.

Quiz 1: Notable People and Events in English Literature and History

_______________was deposed from the English throne in the Bloodless Revolution of 1688.

As Alexander Pope said _______________metrical form had brought perfection to the poetry of the neo classical period.

In honor of welcoming Charles II to the English throne, Dryden wrote _______________work.

_______________was the admirer of Pope in these words 'If Pope be not a poet, where is poetry to be found'.

In the periodical Spectator, out of 555 essays _______________ essays were written by Joseph Addison.

Dryden satirised _______________ contemporary poet in his work Mac Flecknoe.

_______________ was appointed the Latin Secretary during the Puritan Government.

_______________ restored to the throne of England in Restoration Age.

The Restoration marks the real moment of birth of our Modern English Prose; _______________ has mades this observation.

The 18th century in English Literature was also called _______________.

The 'Coffee House Culture' flourished in _______________ .

The form of heroic tragedy was introduced by _______________.

_______________group was known as Jacobites.

Royal Society of London Was established in _______________.

_______________is recognised as the 'father of English prose'.

_______________does Dryden satirise in MacFlecknoe.

In honour of welcoming Charles - Il to the English throne,Dryden wrote _______________ work.

"Here lies my wife, here let her rest! Now she is at rest, and so am I"- this epitaph was engraved on the tomb stone of _______________ wife

In 17th century work "Battle of Books" erupted between _______________ groups.

In Dryden's famous satirical allegory 'Absalom and Achitophel' , _______________ is Absalom.