English Literature MCQs

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What led to the alliterative revival ?


aA return to reading poetry from the 11th and 12th centuries


bThe influence of southern courtly poets writing in French and Latin


cA surge in English nationalism


dThe introduction to new poetic forms during the Norman invasion



What distinguishes morality plays from mystery plays ?


aMystery plays involve Christian themes, whereas morality plays do not.


bMorality plays involve Christian themes, whereas mystery plays do not.


cMorality plays were written individually, whereas mystery plays are in cycles.


dMystery plays were written individually, whereas morality plays are in cycles.



Which of the following is not an example of a lai ?


aSir Launfal


bChaucer’s The Wife of Bath


cChaucer’s Franklin’s Tale


dNorwich’s Revelations of Divine Love



How did the interaction between the English and the Bretons affect literature ?


aThe exposure to new forms ended the production of lais.


bThis interaction led to the influence of Arthurian legend on French literature.


cThis interaction led to more stories about the English conversion to Christianity.


dThe cultural exchange led to more stories about ancient myths.



How did the Normans revolutionize English poetry ?


aThey introduced alliterative verse.


bThey introduced rhyming octosyllabic couplets.


cThey introduced iambic pentameter.


dThey introduced metaphor.



Which of the following is the best example of a morality play ?


a“The Seafarer”


b“Everyman”


c“The Second Shepherds’ Play”


d“The Dream of the Rood”


View Answer “Everyman”

What is the significance of the “Green Knight” ?


aHe suggests the lack of knightly themes in Middle English poetry.


bHe alludes to an ancient Anglo-Saxon ruler.


cHe represents the link with Celtic mythology.


dHe suggests a continued tie with paganism.



The adventure of another lay/Just as it happened, I’ll relay ?


aThe line has obvious rhyme and meter, and the opening words suggest a story of adventure and excitement.


bThe strong alliteration creates rhythm that accentuates the adventurous spirit.


cThe line seems to frame a story with plot complications.


dThe line alludes to a poem with religious undertones.



Which of the following best describes the significance of the following line from Julian of Norwich’s “Revelations of Divine Love”: “all manner of things shall be well” ?


aThe world is a happy and wonderful place.


bWe can make the world better if we work hard.


cThere are many things in the world to love.


dThe love and grace of God can change lives for the better.



Which of the following is not a theme in Chretien de Troyes Yvain, le Chevalier au Lion ?


aThe relationships between knights and ladies


bThe feudal system


cThe knight’s lack of loyalty to his lord


dThe conduct of wars and tournaments



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