Quiz 4 English

After King Charles I dies, who becomes the figure of power, and what do they do?

Oliver Cromwell becomes the figure of power, he establishes the Commonwealth, he doesn’t establish a monarchy but a protectorate, which stabilizes the country a little bit.

What is something that Milton says that is important in the Paradise Lost Book 1?

“And justify the ways of God to men.” - Milton wants to explain why God’s actions are fair and reasonable to humans, even when bad things happen.

What happened in 1665 and 1666 in London?

In 1665 the Plague comes to London, then in 1666 a Great Fire occurs, wiping out London.

How is Satan physically portrayed? What insights does this give about Satan’s character?

Satan is portrayed as huge, powerful, and damaged, showing that he is strong and determined but also very proud and arrogant.

What is Satan’s complaint against God?

Satan complains that God has too much power and expects everyone to obey Him, and Satan believes he should have more freedom and power for himself.

Who was John Milton?

He was a poet who wanted to write the great English Epic, and he was also demoralized by public and personal tragedies. He lost his eyesight, lost his marriage, and lost standing because he was a committed Puritan and republican.

What is theodicy?

The question of why there is evil and where it comes from, if God is good and just.

When Elizabeth, the Virgin Queen dies, who comes to the throne?

Her kinsman James, who becomes King James I.

What did King James I believe he should have, and what Bible did he authorize?

He believed he should have absolute power and authorized the KJV Bible.

What did the Geneva Bible support?

It supported civil disobedience.

Why did James I resent the Geneva Bible.

Because it suggested civil disobedience and he avoided strict literalism.

What did James I have to approve?

All translations of The King James Bible had to be approved by James I.

What happened after King James I died?

In 1625 when King James I dies, his son King Charles I sits on the thrown and seeks absolute power.

How does King Charles I try to rule?

He shut Parliament for a decade.

What happens after King Charles I reopens Parliament?

A civil war begins in 1640, monarchy vs parliment.

What happens after King Charles I tries to run away?

He gets captured, then beheaded despite the belief in the divine right of the king in 1649.

After Oliver Cromwell, who was put into power and what happens?

Oliver Cromwell’s son is put into power, but he is unable to maintain it. Because of this, King Charles II becomes king, leading to the restoration of monarchy in 1660.

What happens to the restoration of the monarchy?

The throne is diminished, the king is dependent on Parliament, and England becomes a constitutional monarchy.