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Module A Revision
Module A Revision
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A quiz to get brains firing for a return to Module A after the holiday break.
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What appears to be a subtle contextual concern framing the drama of 'Julius Caesar'?
The Elizabethan fear of witches and the devil.
The fear of violence should the aged Queen Elizabeth I die.
An account of England's growing foreign presence in Europe.
The desire for democracy as a form of government.
2
A century before 'Julius Caesar' was performed, England was in a civil war called:
The War of the Roses
WWI
The Tudor War
The War of York
3
The text types of 'The Prince' and 'Julius Caesar' respectively are...?
A novel and a play.
A historical tragedy and a treatise.
A treatise and a historical tragedy.
A biography and a film.
4
What is Renaissance Humanism?
A belief in humans as more intelligent than animals.
A belief in God and the word of the Church.
A belief in man's potential as the centre of his universe.
A belief in God's control over human progress.
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Who is the main figure explored in 'Julius Caesar'?
Cassius
Julius Caesar
Brutus
Mark Antony
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Who was 'The Prince' dedicated to?
William Shakespeare
Cesare Borgia
Pope Julius II
Lorenzo De Medici
7
Which of the following is NOT a reason Machiavelli composed 'The Prince'?
To be reinstated into Venetian diplomatic circles.
As a means of ending his exile.
To illustrate his intelligence and political acumen.
To regain favour with the Medici family.
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What do many critics suggest was Shakespeare's underlying didactic aim in the play?
To promote a debate between monarchy and republicanism.
To reaffirm England's need for a powerful / stable monarch.
To explore the benefits of political assassination.
To highlight the dangers of tyranny.
9
Why did 'The Prince' become an infamous Renaissance text?
Its 'ends justifies the means' pragmatic political advice.
It provided clear guidance on maintaining political power.
It was written in Italian.
It insulted former leaders of Italy.
10
Machiavelli's 'The Prince' was composed in...?
1613
1632
1513
1532
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Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' was first performed in...?
1591
1599
1603
1595
12
What does 'rhetoric' mean?
A systematic, usually extensive written discourse on a topic
The art of using language effectively and persuasively.
A way of communicating to nobles.
A type of question that doesn't require a response.
13
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary Italian city states in early 16th century?
Papal States
Republic of Florence
Republic of Venice
Duchy of Rome
14
What of the following roles did Machiavelli NOT fill in his time living in Florence?
He was a leading Florentine diplomat.
He was Secretary of Second Chancery and of the Ten of War.
He organised and led a citizen army to defeat Pisa.
He was a powerful politician.
15
Which character from 'Caesar' appears most to embody many of Machiavelli's 'Prince' traits?
Cassius
Julius Caesar
Brutus
Mark Antony
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What was the state of the political realm in Machiavelli's Renaissance Italy context?
Factional politics - city states in frequent conflict.
Monarchy.
Oligarchy.
Democracy.
17
Module A involves...
Analysing representation and text.
A critical analysis of text
Exploring 'discovery'
A comparative study of texts and context
18
What is the primary reason Shakespeare composed 'Julius Caesar'?
To revive a love of Roman history in London.
To entertain an eclectic Globe Theatre audience.
To explore Elizabethan politics subtly.
To explore what occurs when a powerful leader is deposed.
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The two texts for our study in Module A are...?
'Life of Pi' and a related text
'Brave New World' and a related text
Machiavelli's 'The Prince' and Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'
Two poems of T.S Eliot
20
What does 'artifice' mean?
Something contrived to achieve an end, using deception
To conceal one's intentions under a feigned appearance
Intended to instruct; morally instructive
Related to worldly rather than sacred or spiritual concerns
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Central to our comparison of 'The Prince' and 'Julius Caesar' is an exploration of...?
Violence and manipulation.
Nature of political power and how to gain and maintain it.
Discovery.
Morality.
22
Which of the following is NOT a reason why Shakespeare set many plays in foreign locations?
To avoid copyright infringements.
To make his plays more exotic and exciting.
To reveal a universality in human responses across cultures.
To allow him to critique his society without facing censure.
