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the rood (cross)
who is the narrator of dream of the rood?
Redemption
What is the main theme of 'Dream of the Rood'?
the visible option b is incorrect. the intended answer is (A) blend/ integration
How does Dream of the Rood reflect pagan and Christian influences
it was written during the Anglo-Saxon period
What is the historical context of “Dream of the Rood
He dies after defeating the dragon.
What is the fate of Beowulf at the end of the poem?
It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
6What is the significance of Beowulf's fight with Grendel?
Old English
Which language was Beowulf originally written in?
Who is Beowulf's main enemy in the epic? (C) Grendel
Who is Beowulf's main enemy in the epic?
The Early Middle Ages
In what time period does Beowulf take place?
The primary purpose of a journey is mainly used to convey moral lessons and teach ethical values.
0What is the primary purpose of a journey in British literature?
A journey in British literature often represents a physical exploration of the human condition, the search for meaning, and the spiritual dimension.
What is the symbolic significance of a journey in British literature?(
) A journey in British literature typically involves physical travel from one place to another, whereas a quest involves a specific goal or mission, often with a symbolic or spiritual dimension.
2What is the difference between a journey and a quest in British literature?
True
The poem The Green Knight explores themes of honor, temptation, and the complexities of maintaining one's integrity in the face of adversity
False
The Green Knight is revealed to be a human disguised as a supernatural being?
True
The color green symbolizes nature, fertility, and the supernatural in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
true
The Green Knight challenges any knight to strike him with an axe, on the condition that the challenger will receive the same blow in return a year later
Chivalry and the code of honor
What is the main theme in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
) By challenging him to a duel.
How does the Green Knight challenge the ideals of chivalry
Symbolizing the supernatural and the forces of nature.
What role does the color green play in the poem (Sir Gawain)
The diversity of human nature
What is the main theme of “The Canterbury Tales”
The shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral
What is the pilgrimage destination in “The Canterbury Tales”
Geoffrey Chaucer
Who was the author of “The Canterbury Tales”
match
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False (Courtly love is often distinct from pure chivalry and nobility).
Courtly love focused on the ideals of chivalry, nobility, and devotion. (True/False
It influences ideas of romantic love and influenced the development of literature and art
What impact did courtly love have on society?
A medieval European concept of noble and chivalrous love.
What is courtly love?
Nobility
What social class were most troubadours, the poets of courtly love, from?
Sir Lancelot
Which knight of the Round Table is known for his tragic love affair with Queen Guinevere?
) Sir Lancelot
Which knight of the Round Table is known for his tragic love affair with Queen Guinevere?
A sacred cup or dish.
0What is the Holy Grail in Arthurian legend?
Sir Thomas Malory
1Who is the author of the Arthurian legend Le Morte d'Arthur
Queen Guinevere
Who is King Arthur's wife in the Arthurian legend?
Excalibur
What is the name of King Arthur's sword?
To uphold justice and protect the weak.
What is the purpose of King Arthur's knights in the Arthurian legend?
False
Merlin is portrayed as a villain in the Arthurian legend. (True/False)
Merlin
Which famous magician is featured in the Arthurian legend?
False
Doctor Faustus is able to repent and seek redemption at the end of the play. (True/False
Christopher Marlowe
Who is the author of the play Doctor Faustus?
The pursuit of knowledge and power at the cost of one's soul.
What is the central theme of “Doctor Faustus”
Christopher Marlowe
0Who is the author of the play Doctor Faustus
True
Doctor Faustus is a tragedy. (True/False
False (He is a demon who serves Lucifer).
The character of Mephistopheles represents the devil. (True/False)
(Faustus is the tragic hero, Mephistopheles is the demon, Lucifer is the devil, Good Angel represents salvation).
2Match the following characters from Doctor Faustus with their respective descriptions.Match based on roles
Julius Caesar
Which play is a historical tragedy about the fall of a Roman emperor?(
Romance (Main types are Comedy, History, Tragedy).
4Which of the following is not one of the three main types of Shakespearean plays?
The downfall of the protagonist.
What is the distinguishing feature of a Shakespearean tragedy?
Romeo and Juliet
6Which play is known for its tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families?(
154
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
To be, or not to be; that is the question
What famous line from Hamlet is attributed to the titular character?
This above all: to thine own self be true
What is the famous line from Hamlet that emphasizes the importance of authenticity?
Conscience doth make cowards of us all")Match based on speaker (e.g., Hamlet, Polonius, Marcellus).
Match the line to the Hamlet character
A realistic portrayal of love, contrasting typical love poetry
What is the main theme of 'Sonnet 130(C00): My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun?