English Literature Mcqs
In the play, “Twelfth Night,” who is Sebastian ?

A. Viola’s twin brother
B. Viola’s eventual lover
C. A clown
D. Olivia’s uncle

William Shakespeare’s father primarily worked as which of the following ?

A. A politician
B. A teacher
C. A glover
D. A professional actor

Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debora Schwartz, Greek “old comedy” was often characterized as being ?

A. Highly sexual
B. Not comedic at all
C. Satirical and political
D. Grounded in religion

Who was Shakespeare’s wife ?

A. Elizabeth marlowe
B. Joan shakespeare
C. Anne hathaway
D. Juliet shakespeare

Which of the following playwrights is thought to have had the greatest influence on Shakespeare ?

A. Ben johnson
B. Christopher marlow
C. Philip sidney
D. Thomas kyd

Who is the author of “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” ?

A. Christopher marlow
B. William shakespeare
C. Philip sidney
D. The earl of oxford