English Literature MCQs

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In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?
A. The chorus has just stated it hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
B. Samson hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
C. Dalila usually dresses in a more understated puritan manner.
D. Samson is blind.
What British Romantic author was particularly inspired by the work of John Milton ?
A. William blake
B. Alfred lord tennyson
C. Elizabeth barrett browning
D. T.s. eliot
In Book One of “Paradise Lost,” the narrator identifies the fallen angels or devils by what names ?
A. Their surnames
B. The names of pagan gods
C. The names of foreign countries
D. The names of the angels they will become
“Samson Agonistes” is described as a “Closet Drama,” which means_______________?
A. It can be acted out on a very small stage.
B. It was written to be read but not acted upon a stage.
C. People will read it in secret and not publically admit they read it.
D. It was written to be acted in a church.