According to Dante, which is the most serious sin in hell ?

A. Gluttony
B. Avarice
C. Heresy
D. Treachery

Dante’s mention of the “sound of the angelic trumpet” refers to which religious event ?

A. The annunciation
B. Baptism
C. Holy communion
D. The last judgment

Which of the following was a popular medieval criticism about the Church ?

A. Many people were unable to understand church texts written in latin.
B. Many people were unable to understand the language of the mass.
C. Many people took issue with the pope’s inordinate wealth and power.
D. All of the above

Which of the following is the theme of Dante’s Vita Nuova ?

A. His dislike of the vernacular language
B. His opposition to the separation of church and state
C. His love for beatrice
D. His experiences in exile

Which of the following historical figures influenced Dante ?

A. Cicero
B. Thomas aquinas
C. Brunetto latini
D. All of the above

Which of the following contributed to the rise of vernacular literature ?

A. Most professional scribes found it difficult to write in medieval latin.
B. The spoken language tended to take precedence in areas where the church was weak.
C. Official documents were written in spoken language.
D. All of the above

Where did Dante stay while he was in exile ?

A. Paris
B. Ravenna
C. England
D. All of the above

The quote “women who have intellect of love” is from which text ?

A. Vita nuova
B. De monarchia
C. De vulgari eloquentia
D. The divine comedy

What is the best definition of humanism ?

A. The movement to write more in vernacular
B. The intellectual movement interested in classical antiquity
C. The scientific movement away from classical antiquity
D. The movement based on literature about courtly love

In which text did Dante introduce the “dolce stil novo” technique ?

A. The convivio
B. Vita nuova
C. De vulgari eloquentia
D. Eclogues