English Literature Mcqs
The general tone and attitude of Byron’s “Don Juan” would be best described as ______________?

A. Dramatic and dark
B. Ironic and satirical
C. Strange and haunting
D. Humorless and stark

To whom does the Ancient Mariner tell his story in “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” ?

A. Coleridge
B. Dorothy wordsworth
C. The wedding guest
D. Life-in-death

John Keats died from________________?

A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Fever
D. Suicide

Percy Shelley’s poem “Mont Blanc” presents nature as ________________?

A. A powerful, sublime force
B. A peaceful force
C. Depressing and miserable
D. Controlled by gods

Edmund Burke’s “Reflections on the French Revolution” ______________?

A. Celebrates the french revolution
B. Encourages the united states to support the french revolution
C. Attacks the ideals of the french revolution
D. Champions napoleon’s political vision

Which of the following was responsible for Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s mental decline ?

A. His addiction to opium
B. His experiences during the french revolution
C. The end of his friendship with wordsworth
D. His physical battle with gout

The dedication of Byron’s “Don Juan” can be best described as ________________?

A. Sincere and heartfelt
B. Mocking and satirical
C. Mournful and dark
D. Polemic and dry

Which Romantic poet was famous for being “mad, bad and dangerous to know” ?

A. Lord byron
B. Percy shelley
C. John keats
D. William blake

A Romantic poet would be LEAST likely to celebrate __________________?

A. The imagination
B. Love
C. The natural world
D. Rationality