English Literature Mcqs
Which text(s) is/are associated with mysticism ?

A. The canterbury tales
B. “revelations of divine love”
C. “book of hours”
D. The romance of the rose

How did the increase in universities affect most middle-class women ?

A. They were exposed to new opportunitiesto learn in universities
B. They were not able to attend so they were virtually unaffected
C. They were not able to attend so their education levels declined, compared to men
D. Most of them were unable to read, so they were not admitted

Which topic(s) is/are explored in The Lais of Marie de France ?

A. Superstition
B. Adultery
C. Jealous fathers
D. All of the above

Kempe’s acts of devotion included_________________?

A. Meditation
B. Wearing white clothing
C. Weeping
D. All of the above

Which of the following is an alternative name for the Middle Ages ?

A. Age of enlightenment
B. Age of reason
C. Platonic period
D. Dark ages

In what centuries did mystical women writers primarily work ?

A. 8th and 9th centuries
B. 9th and 10th centuries
C. 10th and 11th centuries
D. 14th and 15th centuries

In the Middle Ages, how did religious and secular concepts of virginity differ ?

A. Secular authorities said that virginity was unimportant, while the church highly valued it
B. The church said that virginity was unimportant, while the secular authorities highly valued it
C. Secular authorities said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while religious doctrines said it was spendable
D. Religious doctrines said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while secular authorities said it was spendable

Why do most historians think monasticism appealed to medieval women ?

A. It provided women with the opportunity to protect their own property
B. It provided women with a place to nourish their intellectual growth
C. It allowed women to exercise political authority in their communities
D. All of the above

From which lay is the quote “she had no equal in the kingdom” taken ?

A. “lanval”
B. “la fresne”
C. “bisclavert”
D. “equitan”

What are “books of hours ?”

A. Popular books before the invention of the printing press
B. Books of prayers used at christian mass
C. Books of information about the history of the church
D. Private books of prayers to be recited throughout the day