English Literature Mcqs — Test 97

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Question 1

In “Samson Agonistes,” Samson’s father, Manoa, is trying to get Samson freed from imprisonment mainly so he can help Samson to____________?

Question 2

John Milton’s “Samson Agonistes” is best described by which of the following genres ?

Question 3

Near the end of “Samson Agonistes,” Samson resists performing before attendants of what type of event ?

Question 4

John Milton was inspired by the previous works of what authors ?

Question 5

Even in John Milton’s lifetime, “Paradise Regained” was considered in literary quality as largely to “Paradise Lost.” ?

Question 6

What poet was famous for his “Eclogues” ?

Question 7

was the companion in publication to John Milton’s “Paradise Regained.” ?

Question 8

What Biblical story acts as a springboard for John Milton’s “Paradise Regained” ?

Question 9

Complete the following statement. John Milton explains in the first 26 lines of “Paradise Lost” that that goal of his epic poem will be ?

Question 10

According to the “Book of Luke,” Herod was the king of ?