Question 1

'This man had kept a school……' Who is referred to here by W B Yeats?

Accepted Answer

W.B. Yeats refers to Patrick Henry Pearse in the line "This man had kept a school" from his poem "The Rose Tree." Pearse was an educator, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist, and political activist who played a key role in the Easter Rising of 1916.

Question 2

Ted Hughes was honoured with the Poet Laureateship in the year-------

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The opening lines of Journey of the Magi are a quotation from-----

Accepted Answer

The opening lines of "Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Eliot are a quotation from Lancelot Andrewes's 1622 Nativity sermon.

Question 4

'The black sailed ship' metaphorically alludes to…………….

Accepted Answer

The metaphor of a "black sailed ship" is commonly associated with death, symbolizing the journey to the afterlife or the unknown.

Question 5

Name the theatre found by W. B Yeats?

Accepted Answer

W. B. Yeats was one of the founders of the Abbey Theatre, which is a significant part of Ireland's cultural history.

Question 6

The prototype of modern Angry Young Man in the play Look Back in Anger?

Accepted Answer

Jimmy Porter is considered the prototype of the modern "Angry Young Man," a character who expresses his dissatisfaction with the establishment and the status quo, reflecting the disillusionment of the post-war generation in Britain. This character is central to the play "Look Back in Anger" by John Osborne, which is a seminal work in British theatre, marking a shift towards more realistic and critical portrayals of British society.

Question 7

Name the German dramatist most associated with epic theatre?

Accepted Answer

Bertolt Brecht is most associated with the development of epic theatre, a genre that emphasizes the audience's perspective and encourages them to think critically about the play's message rather than getting lost in emotional involvement.

Question 8

The term avant-garde literally means-------

Accepted Answer

The term "avant-garde" is a French phrase that translates to "advance guard" in English, referring to innovative or experimental concepts, especially in the arts.

Question 9

The anthology New Lines was edited by-----------

Accepted Answer

The anthology "New Lines" was edited by Robert Conquest, who was a prominent British poet, historian, and literary figure.

Question 10

Virginia Wolf belongs to the famous----------- group.

Accepted Answer

Virginia Woolf was a prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group, which was a collective of English writers, intellectuals, philosophers, and artists in the early 20th century.

Question 11

--------- is Sarah Woodruff's alleged French lover.

Accepted Answer

Varguennes is the character referred to as Sarah Woodruff's alleged French lover in the story.

Question 12

An example of oxymoron in Easter 1916.

Accepted Answer

"Terrible beauty" is an oxymoron in "Easter 1916" by W.B. Yeats, combining the opposing ideas of something horrifying and something beautiful to describe the Easter Rising and its complex legacy.

Question 13

'He had done most bitter wrong'-To whom was the wrong done?

Accepted Answer

The wrong was done to Maud Gonne, as referenced in W.B. Yeats's poetry, where he often expressed his complex feelings for her, including guilt and remorse for perceived wrongs.

Question 14

------ was the verse memoir for Plath written by Ted Hughes.

Accepted Answer

"Birthday Letters" is a collection of poems by Ted Hughes that addresses his relationship with Sylvia Plath, serving as a form of verse memoir for her.

Question 15

'Watching from a bluff the sparkling armada of ------draw near'

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "promises" because in the context of the sentence, "armada" metaphorically refers to a large, impressive group or array. "Promises" fits best as it can be visualized as an impressive array of commitments or assurances approaching, making the imagery vivid and meaningful.

Question 16

Harold Pinter's plays are typical examples of comedy of …….

Accepted Answer

Harold Pinter's plays are known for their distinctive blend of comedy and dramatic tension, often creating a sense of unease or menace, which has led to the term "comedy of menace" being associated with his work.

Question 17

In Dumb Waiter Ben and Gus quarrel over the phrase-------

Accepted Answer

In "The Dumb Waiter" by Harold Pinter, Ben and Gus quarrel over the phrase "light the kettle," which Gus uses and Ben finds amusing and incorrect, insisting the correct phrase is "light the gas" or "put on the kettle."

Question 18

In Easter 1916 Yeats commemorates -------in Dublin on 24 April 1916.

Accepted Answer

In Easter 1916, W.B. Yeats commemorates the Easter Rising, an uprising against British rule in Ireland that began on April 24, 1916.

Question 19

Marchbanks is a character from G B Shaw's play……….

Accepted Answer

Marchbanks is a character from George Bernard Shaw's play "Candida." He is a young poet who becomes infatuated with the play's titular character, Candida, leading to a romantic conflict.

Question 20

Expressionism originated in __________. a)France b)Germany c)Italy d)England 25.Name the character mentioned as the mistress of Jimmy Porter.

Accepted Answer

aExpressionism, an art and cultural movement, originated in Germany in the early 20th century, focusing on representing subjective emotions and experiences. Helena Charles is the character mentioned as the mistress of Jimmy Porter in the play "Look Back in Anger" by John Osborne.

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