Question 1

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night also has a little

Accepted Answer

"Twelfth Night, or What You Will" is the full title of Shakespeare's play, indicating the alternative title "What You Will."

Question 2

Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well is called a

Accepted Answer

"All's Well That Ends Well" is categorized as a problem comedy because it deals with complex themes and moral dilemmas that do not fit neatly into the traditional definitions of comedy or tragedy.

Question 3

Who has been called England's "National Homer"?

Accepted Answer

Richard Hakluyt has been referred to as England's "National Homer" due to his significant contributions in promoting the exploration and colonization of North America through his compilations of voyages and travels, which inspired English explorers and the public.

Question 4

Renaissance means…………

Accepted Answer

Renaissance refers to the period in Europe, particularly in Italy in the 14th to 17th century, marked by a revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome, thus it is most accurately described as "the revival of learning."

Question 5

The chief characteristic of the Renaissance was its………..

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The Renaissance was a cultural movement that emphasized humanism, or the belief in the importance of human reason and experience.

Question 6

What was the name of Shakespeare's father?

Accepted Answer

John Shakespeare was the father of William Shakespeare. He was a glover and a whittawer by trade and held several important municipal positions in Stratford-upon-Avon, including that of an alderman and bailiff, the equivalent of a mayor.

Question 7

What was the name of Shakespeare's mother?

Accepted Answer

Shakespeare's mother was named Mary Arden. She was a member of the gentry and married John Shakespeare, William's father.

Question 8

The private theatres in Elizabethan period were designed on the model of ………….

Accepted Answer

The private theatres in the Elizabethan period were designed on the model of the guild halls, which were multipurpose buildings used for various community activities, including performances. These halls influenced the design of private theatres, offering a more enclosed and intimate setting compared to the open-air public theatres.

Question 9

In Elizabethan theatres there was a jester to dance between the acts ………

Accepted Answer

Jesters in Elizabethan theatres danced between the acts primarily to keep up the spirits of the audience, ensuring they remained entertained and engaged throughout the performance.

Question 10

In which of the following tragedies did Shakespeare act a part?

Accepted Answer

Shakespeare is believed to have acted in Ben Jonson's play "Sejanus His Fall."

Question 11

Who is regarded as "the first great English Neolithic-Classicist"?

Accepted Answer

Ben Jonson is regarded as "the first great English Neolithic-Classicist" due to his significant contributions to English literature, particularly in drama and poetry, and his influence on the classical elements in English Renaissance literature.

Question 12

When was the Tudor Dynasty brought to close?

Accepted Answer

The Tudor Dynasty was brought to a close by the death of Elizabeth I in 1603, marking the end of Tudor rule and the beginning of the Stuart era with the accession of James I.

Question 13

Who amongst the following prose writers was appointed tutor to Queen Elizabeth and Latin secretary to Queen Mary?

Accepted Answer

Roger Ascham was appointed as a tutor to Queen Elizabeth I and served as Latin secretary to Queen Mary. He is known for his works on education and for his role in the English Renaissance.

Question 14

The Phrase Jacobean Drama is related to ……….

Accepted Answer

Jacobean Drama refers to the drama produced during the reign of James I of England (1603-1625).

Question 15

Who is called the originator of the "Comedy of Manners"?

Accepted Answer

William Congreve is often credited as a key figure in the development of the "Comedy of Manners" during the Restoration period, known for his witty dialogue and satirical portrayal of social behavior.

Question 16

Ben Jonson is famous for his Comedy of Humours; William Congreve is known today for his……….

Accepted Answer

William Congreve is renowned for his comedy of manners, a genre that satirizes the manners and affectations of a social class, often represented by stock characters. His works, such as "The Way of the World" and "Love for Love," are classic examples of this form, focusing on witty dialogue and the social dynamics of 17th and 18th-century English society.

Question 17

Puritanism was a reaction against …………

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Puritanism was a reaction against the perceived excesses and moral laxity of the Elizabethan and post-Shakespearean era, particularly in the arts and theater, which led to the closing of theaters in 1642 as part of a broader societal push towards more austere and religiously conformist values.

Question 18

John Milton's Lycidas (1637) is an elegy on ……..

Accepted Answer

Lycidas is an elegy written by John Milton in 1637, mourning the death of his friend Edward King, who drowned when his ship sank off the coast of Wales.

Question 19

Milton was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge, where his delicate features earned him the name of

Accepted Answer

Milton was nicknamed "the lady of Christ's" during his time at Christ's College, Cambridge, due to his delicate features and perhaps his intellectual and artistic sensibilities.

Question 20

In his "Every Man out of His Humour" Ben Jonson attacked which of the following contemporary dramatists.

Accepted Answer

In "Every Man out of His Humour," Ben Jonson is known to have satirized John Marston, reflecting the rivalry and tensions between the two playwrights during that period.

Quiz 8: Shakespeare, Renaissance, and English Literature