English Literature Mcqs
How do historians explain the increase in the number of troubadours in the Middle Ages ?

A. The public disinterest in popular tales about romance
B. The increased interest in stories written in medieval latin
C. The decreased public interest in religious stories
D. The french lords’ lack of interest in tales of courtly love

How did the fall of Roman imperialism affect Britain ?

A. It led to the rise of germanic cultures
B. It created a conflict christianity and paganism
C. It led to the end of roman forms of governing
D. All of the above

What is the function of Ancrene Wisse ?

A. Paradox
B. Affective piety
C. Imagery
D. Pathos

Which is true of medieval property laws ?

A. Most medieval women had some property
B. Married women could hold property once they had children
C. Married women could hold property without their husband’s consent
D. Widows could hold property

In the context of Medieval literature, what does “outer rule” mean ?

A. It includes issues that pertain to the heart
B. It refers to anchoress’ everyday behavior
C. It is part of the anchoress’ inner self
D. It is the most important part of ancrene wisse

Which of the following inventions is associated with the rise in literacy ?

A. The triptych
B. The flail
C. The rudder
D. The letter press

What was a Lollard ?

A. A hero in a courtly romance
B. A member of a sect that was considered heretical
C. A female mystic
D. An illiterate anchoress

The Book of the City of Ladies articulates which of the following themes________________?

A. The value of practical virtues over traditional feminine virtues
B. The merit of women
C. The lack of truth in men’s stereotypes about women
D. All of the above

How did the printing press alter medieval culture ?

A. It improved communication between societies
B. It increased the amount of printed material available to the masses
C. It created a more unrestricted circulation of texts
D. All of the above