Which of the following is an important component of John Foxe’s martyrology ?

A. Hexagrams
B. Epigrams
C. Heroic couplets
D. All of the above

Fill in the blank. John Wycliffe challenged a number of ______________doctrines with arguments which centuries later would echo during the Protestant Reformation ?

A. Roman catholic
B. Anglican
C. Buddhist
D. Protestant

In 1583, which playwright became in control of the first Blackfriars Theatre along with director William Hunnis ?

A. Henry viii
B. John lyly
C. Sir thomas more
D. John foxe

The distinction between comedy and tragedy which characterized classical drama was first forgotten during what period in England ?

A. Medieval
B. Romantic
C. Victorian
D. Elizabethan

Edmund Spenser was directly influenced by which writer’s epic poetry ?

A. Milton
B. Wordsworth
C. Aristo
D. Both a and b

Greek theater was often of what genre ?

A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
C. Romance
D. A and b only

Choose the best answer. Which of the following statements is true concerning epic poetry ?

A. Epic poetry is of a moral nature and tends to the promotion of virtue.
B. “canterbury tales” is an example of epic poetry.
C. All of the above answers are true.
D. Both a and b are true.

Fill in the blank. John Foxe’s ambiguous attitude towards the Elizabethan church was ______________?

A. Untypical
B. Not untypical
C. Exploded
D. Rejected

The Petrarchan sonnet is composed of how many lines ?

A. 9
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14

Which of the following critics is a famous Shakespearean scholar ?

A. M. h. abrams
B. Stephen greenblatt
C. Helen vendler
D. Wayne c. booth