English Literature Mcqs — Test 38
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Question 1
Which of the following is an important component of John Foxe’s martyrology ?
Question 2
Fill in the blank. John Wycliffe challenged a number of ______________doctrines with arguments which centuries later would echo during the Protestant Reformation ?
Question 3
In 1583, which playwright became in control of the first Blackfriars Theatre along with director William Hunnis ?
Question 4
The distinction between comedy and tragedy which characterized classical drama was first forgotten during what period in England ?
Question 5
Edmund Spenser was directly influenced by which writer’s epic poetry ?
Question 6
Greek theater was often of what genre ?
Question 7
Choose the best answer. Which of the following statements is true concerning epic poetry ?
Question 8
Fill in the blank. John Foxe’s ambiguous attitude towards the Elizabethan church was ______________?
Question 9
The Petrarchan sonnet is composed of how many lines ?
Question 10
Which of the following critics is a famous Shakespearean scholar ?