English Literature MCQ

1666. Edward King had died in the Irish sea in the year

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) 1637.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, A-Level English Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of the death date of Edward King, an English poet.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the year with other historical events or poets.

Explanations: Edward King, an English poet, drowned in the Irish Sea in 1637. This event is well-documented in historical records and literary sources.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1636 is incorrect as it does not match the documented year of Edward King's death.
Option B: 1638 is incorrect as it is after the established year of his death.
Option C: 1637 is correct as it is the documented year of Edward King's drowning.
Option D: 1639 is incorrect as it is two years after his death.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

1667. Which of the following is written by P. B. Shelly?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) To a skylark.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, A-Level English Literature

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The question tests the recognition of authors and their works, specifically focusing on Romantic poets.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake could be confusing Percy Bysshe Shelley with other Romantic poets like William Wordsworth.

Explanations: "To a Skylark" is a poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, known for its celebration of the skylark's song as a metaphor for ideal beauty and joy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote "To a Skylark."
Option B: Incorrect. "The Daffodils" is by William Wordsworth.
Option C: Incorrect. "Pride and Prejudice" is a novel by Jane Austen.
Option D: Incorrect. "Culture and Anarchy" is by Matthew Arnold.

Mnemonic: Shelley's Skylark soars high, a song of pure delight.

1668. 'SARTOR RESARTUS' is a prose work by:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Carlyle.

Exam Relevance: GRE Subject Test in Literature, Cambridge English Literature exams.

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of the authorship of 'SARTOR RESARTUS', a significant work in English literature.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is confusing Carlyle with other Victorian or Romantic era writers.

Explanations: 'SARTOR RESARTUS' is a satirical and philosophical work by Thomas Carlyle, published in 1831. It uses the metaphor of a tailor to explore themes of work, identity, and societal critique. The work is notable for its unique style and Carlyle's distinctive voice in 19th-century literature.

Option Analysis:

Option A: John Ruskin is known for his works on art and architecture, not 'SARTOR RESARTUS'.
Option B: Thomas Carlyle is the correct author of 'SARTOR RESARTUS'.
Option C: Francis Bacon is a philosopher known for works like 'Novum Organum', unrelated to this text.
Option D: Charles Lamb is known for his essays and poetry, not this work.

Mnemonic: "Carlyle's 'SARTOR' tailors satire on society's state."

1669. When did Frost attend Harvard University?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) 1897.

Exam Relevance: None.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The question tests the recall of Robert Frost's educational timeline.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake could be confusing the year Frost attended Harvard with other significant years in his life or career.

Explanations: Robert Frost enrolled at Harvard University in 1897. This is a factual detail from his educational background.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1896 is incorrect as Frost did not attend Harvard that year.
Option B: 1899 is incorrect as Frost was not enrolled at Harvard in this year.
Option C: 1897 is correct as Frost attended Harvard University this year.
Option D: 1898 is incorrect as Frost was not enrolled at Harvard in this year.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

1670. Who wrote Samson Agonistes and Paradise Lost?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Milton.

Exam Relevance: SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP English Literature and Composition, A-Level English Literature.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The question tests the identification of authors with their major literary works.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is confusing Milton with other poets like Spenser, Byron, or Pope, who are known for different works.

Explanations: John Milton authored both Samson Agonistes and Paradise Lost. Samson Agonistes is a tragic play, while Paradise Lost is an epic poem. These works are central to Milton's literary contributions and are widely studied in English literature.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Spenser is known for works like The Faerie Queene, not Samson Agonistes or Paradise Lost.
Option B: Milton is the correct author of both works.
Option C: Byron is associated with works like Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, not the mentioned works.
Option D: Pope is known for An Essay on Man and The Rape of the Lock, not the works in question.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

1671. What kind of books are Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Travel...books.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, A-Level English Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The books are classified as travel books due to their focus on the protagonists' adventures and experiences in various locations.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the genre classification or confusing it with other genres like tragedy or romance.

Explanations: Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders are travel books because they recount the adventures and experiences of their protagonists, focusing on exploration and survival.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as the books recount the protagonists' adventures and experiences.
Option B: Incorrect, as the books do not fit the structure or themes of a tragedy.
Option C: Incorrect, as the books do not focus on romantic relationships.
Option D: Incorrect, as the books are not humorous or satirical.

Mnemonic: Real Adventures, Not Romances or Comedies.

1672. 'Pleasant Pain' is an example of"

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) Oxymoron.

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.

Common Mistakes: Confusing oxymoron with paradox or metaphor.

Explanations: 'Pleasant Pain' combines 'pleasant' (positive) and 'pain' (negative), creating a contradictory effect typical of oxymorons.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Metaphor involves comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Not applicable here.
Option B: Paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but may be true. Oxymoron is specifically contradictory terms.
Option C: Oxymoron correctly describes the contradictory combination.
Option D: Incorrect as the answer is clearly an oxymoron.

Mnemonic: Oxymoron: Opposites Attract

1673. Milton's is an elegy on the death of a learned friend Edward King.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) Lycidas.

Exam Relevance: AP English Literature, Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of John Milton's works and their genres.

Common Mistakes: Confusing "Lycidas" with other Miltonic works like "Paradise Lost" or "On His Blindness."

Explanations: "Lycidas" is an elegy written by John Milton in memory of his friend Edward King, who drowned in the River Dee. The poem uses pastoral imagery and conventions typical of elegies to express grief and celebrate the deceased's virtues.

Option Analysis:

Option A: "Paradise Lost" is an epic poem, not an elegy.
Option B: "On His Blindness" is a sonnet about Milton's personal struggles with blindness.
Option C: "Lycidas" is the correct elegy on Edward King's death.
Option D: "Areopagitica" is a prose tract advocating for freedom of the press.

Mnemonic: Lycidas Laments Loss

1674. Dryden's remarks on tragedy are mainly contained in the Preface to

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Troilus and Cressida.

Exam Relevance: GRE Subject Test in Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Dryden's remarks on tragedy are found in the Preface to "Troilus and Cressida," where he discusses his theories on tragedy influenced by classical models.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding which of Dryden's works contain his critical remarks on tragedy.

Explanations: Dryden's Preface to "Troilus and Cressida" is a key text for his views on tragedy, making it the correct answer. Other works like "All For Love" and "The Indian Emperor" do not contain his main discussions on tragedy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as the Preface to "Troilus and Cressida" contains Dryden's remarks on tragedy.
Option B: Incorrect, "All For Love" does not contain Dryden's main discussions on tragedy.
Option C: Incorrect, "The Indian Emperor" is unrelated to his remarks on tragedy.
Option D: Incorrect, as the correct answer is provided in Option A.

Mnemonic: Dryden's Tragedy in Troilus

1675. Jessica eloped with..... as she wished to marry him.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Lorenzo.

Exam Relevance: SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP English Literature and Composition Exam.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare features Jessica, who elopes with Lorenzo.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse Lorenzo with other male characters in the play.

Explanations: Jessica eloped with Lorenzo because he was the one she truly loved and wished to marry. The other options are incorrect because Antonio is a merchant, Bassanio is a suitor for Portia, and Gratiano is another suitor.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Antonio is a merchant, not Jessica's lover.
Option B: Lorenzo is the correct answer as he is Jessica's lover.
Option C: Bassanio is a suitor for Portia, not Jessica.
Option D: Gratiano is another suitor, not involved with Jessica.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

1676. Robert Herrick find similar to human beings and daffodils.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Summer's morning's dew.

Exam Relevance: AP English Literature and Composition

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The poem uses a metaphor comparing human life and daffodils to summer's morning's dew to highlight their fleeting nature.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the specific metaphor used in the poem.

Explanations: In Robert Herrick's poem, the comparison to summer's morning's dew emphasizes the transient beauty and brief existence of both daffodils and human youth.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The rising sun and moon are not part of the metaphor in the poem.
Option B: The dew is the correct metaphor used to symbolize the fleeting nature of beauty and youth.
Option C: While the poem mentions summer, it specifically uses the dew as the metaphor, not just the season.
Option D: The hastening day and evening song are not directly related to the comparison in the poem.

Mnemonic: Dew drops and daffodils, fleeting like youth's thrills.

1677. At the beginning of the play, the Scots are at war with which country?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Norway.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, AP English Literature and Composition

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare begins with Scotland at war against Norway.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the war with other historical conflicts not depicted in the play.

Explanations: At the start of "Macbeth," Scotland is engaged in a conflict with Norway. This is established through the dialogue between the Captain and Ross, who discuss the battles against the Norwegians.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Norway is the country at war with Scotland at the beginning of the play.
Option B: Incorrect. Prussia is not involved in the conflict in "Macbeth."
Option C: Incorrect. Iceland is not mentioned in the play's context of war.
Option D: Incorrect. Poland is not part of the conflict in the play.

Mnemonic: Norway's at war in Macbeth's start.

1678. Who has written the prose-work Modern Painters?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) John Ruskin.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, A-Level English Literature

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: "Modern Painters" is a key work by John Ruskin, a prominent art critic and writer in the 19th century.

Common Mistakes: Confusion may arise between John Ruskin and other Victorian writers, such as Thomas Carlyle or Lord Tennyson, who are known for different genres.

Explanations: John Ruskin authored "Modern Painters," a foundational text in art criticism that defends the work of painters like J.M.W. Turner. The other options are incorrect because they represent different literary figures and genres.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Thomas Carlyle was a historian and philosopher, not the author of "Modern Painters."
Option B: John Ruskin wrote "Modern Painters," a significant work in art criticism.
Option C: Emily Bronte was a novelist, known for "Wuthering Heights," not related to art criticism.
Option D: Lord Tennyson was a poet, known for works like "In Memoriam," not an art critic.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

1679. Byron wrote 'Childe Harold' in:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) 1812.

Exam Relevance: None

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The question tests the ability to recall the publication year of a specific literary work.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is confusing the publication year with other significant dates in Byron's life or other works.

Explanations: 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' was published in 1812, making option B correct. The other years do not correspond to its publication.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1808 is incorrect as it predates the work's publication.
Option B: 1812 is correct, matching the publication year.
Option C: 1818 is incorrect, as it is after the work's publication.
Option D: Incorrect, as the correct year is listed in the options.

1680. Who wrote: "Reader, I married him."?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Charlotte Bronte.

Exam Relevance: SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP English Literature, A-Level English Literature

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The line "Reader, I married him." is a famous quote from Charlotte Brontë's novel *Jane Eyre*.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is confusing Charlotte Brontë with other authors like Jane Austen or Emily Brontë.

Explanations: Charlotte Brontë wrote the line in her novel *Jane Eyre*. The quote is iconic and marks the protagonist's marriage to Mr. Rochester.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Jane Austen wrote novels like *Pride and Prejudice*, not *Jane Eyre*.
Option B: Charlotte Brontë is the correct author of *Jane Eyre*.
Option C: Edith Wharton wrote *The Age of Innocence*, unrelated to the quote.
Option D: Emily Brontë wrote *Wuthering Heights*, a different novel.

Mnemonic: "Charlotte married the reader in her book."

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10 thoughts on “English Literature MCQ - Set 112”

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