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Literature revision Quiz
Literature revision Quiz
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1
In Macbeth, what do the witches predict?
That Banquo will betray him
That Macbeth will die young
That Macbeth will become king
That Lady Macbeth will rule
2
Which of the following best defines estates satire, used in The Canterbury Tales?
A critique of social classes through humour and irony
a celebration of medieval feudalism
a biblical allegory
a romantic defence of knighthood
3
What kind of values does the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf mainly celebrate?
Heroism, loyalty and physical strength
Equality and democracy
Humility and forgiveness
Romantic love and nature
4
What time of day were plays usually performed in Elizabethan playhouses?
In the afternoon, using natural daylight
At midnight
In the evening, by candlelight
Early in the morning
5
What was “The Tares of England”?
A political sermon or allegory about injustice
A miracle play
A folk song
A poem by Chaucer
6
Who is the monster that Beowulf fights first?
the Dragon
Grendel
Hrothgar
the Giant
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What kind of hero is Beowulf?
Gothic
Romantic
Chivalric
Epic
8
What is Hamlet questioning in “To be or not to be”?
The value of life and existence
The throne of Denmark
His role as prince
His love for Ophelia
9
Elizabeth I was the daughter of:
Mary Stuart
James I
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
10
What literary device is used in Everyman to convey moral lessons?
Satire
Hyperbole
Irony
Allegory
11
Why is the Wife of Bath’s tale considered proto-feminist?
It questions gender roles and promotes female authority
It praises male dominance
It shows women as weak and dependent
It supports religious obedience
12
When were miracle and morality plays often performed?
Inside Parliament
In private theatres only
In universities
On carts or in churchyards, as part of religious festivals
13
Who was John Ball?
A knight
A radical priest who supported the Peasants’ Revolt
A playwritght
14
In The Canterbury Tales, how does Chaucer present the Church?
With admiration and respect
As a perfect moral guide
As a mystical institution
Critically, highlighting corruption and hypocrisy
15
What literary technique does Chaucer use to present the pilgrims?
Epic simile
Dramatic irony only
Satirical characterisation
Third-person omniscient narration
16
What language is The Canterbury Tales written in?
Middle English
Latin
Old English
Norman French
17
During the Elizabethan era, who was allowed to act on stage?
Only priests
Only men and boys
Only noblemen
Both men and women
18
James I was the first king of:
The House of Lancaster
The Stuarts
The House of York
The Tudors
19
How many plays did Shakespeare write (approximately)?
21
37
18
50
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What was the name of Shakespeare’s theatre in London?
The Royal Theatre
The Swan
The Globe
The Curtain
