Question 1

Who is the author of Paradise Lost?

Accepted Answer

John Milton is the author of "Paradise Lost," an epic poem in blank verse, first published in 1667.

Question 2

When was Paradise Lost published?

Accepted Answer

Paradise Lost was first published in 1667.

Question 3

The first version of Paradise Lost consisted of ____

Accepted Answer

The first version of "Paradise Lost," written by John Milton, was originally published in 10 books in 1667. It was later reorganized into 12 books in the second edition published in 1674.

Question 4

The second edition of Paradise Lost was published in ____

Accepted Answer

The second edition of Paradise Lost was published in 1674. This edition included revisions by Milton and was divided into twelve books, expanding from the ten books of the first edition published in 1667.

Question 5

The second edition of Paradise Lost consisted of ____

Accepted Answer

The second edition of "Paradise Lost" was expanded to 12 books, from the original 10 books in the first edition, by John Milton through the division of two of the longer books into four.

Question 6

Mac Flecknoe was written by ____

Accepted Answer

Mac Flecknoe was written by John Dryden. It is a satirical poem that mocks Thomas Shadwell, another poet of the time, by depicting him as the heir to a kingdom of nonsense.

Question 7

Mac Flecknoe is a direct attack on ____

Accepted Answer

Mac Flecknoe is a satirical poem by John Dryden, targeting Thomas Shadwell, a contemporary poet of Dryden, through a mock-heroic narrative that ridicules Shadwell's work and literary abilities.

Question 8

When was Mac Flecknoe published?

Accepted Answer

"Mac Flecknoe" was published in 1682. It is a satirical poem by John Dryden, targeting the poet Thomas Shadwell.

Question 9

Mac Flecknoe is a/an ____

Accepted Answer

"Mac Flecknoe" is a satire written by John Dryden, targeting the poet Thomas Shadwell through humorous and mocking verse.

Question 10

Who wrote Absalom and Acitophel?

Accepted Answer

John Dryden is the author of "Absalom and Achitophel," a satirical poem written in 1681.

Question 11

To His Coy Mistress was written by ____

Accepted Answer

"To His Coy Mistress" is a poem written by Andrew Marvell, a metaphysical poet known for his clever conceits and intellectual playfulness.

Question 12

To His Coy Mistress was published in ____

Accepted Answer

The answer of To His Coy Mistress was published in...

Question 13

Who wrote An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Marvell wrote "An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland," which is a poem that reflects on Oliver Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland.

Question 14

Who wrote Upon Appleton House?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Marvell wrote "Upon Appleton House," which is a country house poem that reflects on the estate of the Fairfax family.

Question 15

Andrew Marvell was a/an ____

Accepted Answer

Andrew Marvell is best known as a metaphysical poet, a term used to describe a group of British lyric poets of the 17th century, who shared an interest in metaphysical concerns and a common way of investigating them.

Question 16

The Garden was written by ____

Accepted Answer

"The Garden" is a poem written by Andrew Marvell, a 17th-century English poet.

Question 17

Elegy written in a Country Churchyard was written by ____

Accepted Answer

"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is a poem by Thomas Gray, first published in 1751. It reflects on the lives of common people buried in a churchyard and the inevitability of death for all.

Question 18

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard was published in ____

Accepted Answer

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard was published in 1751 by Thomas Gray, becoming one of his most famous and reflective works.

Question 19

Who wrote On the Death of Richard West?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Gray wrote "On the Death of Richard West," which is a lament for the death of his close friend.

Question 20

Who wrote The Progress of Poesy: A Pindaric Ode?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Gray is the author of "The Progress of Poesy: A Pindaric Ode," which is one of his most famous poems, showcasing his skill in using the Pindaric ode form.

Quiz 2: English Literature: Paradise Lost, Mac Flecknoe, and Other Works and Authors