English Literature MCQ – Change your future

196. Fairytales often includeÂ

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: D) Castles or forests. reoccuring numbers, and a happily ever after ending.

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Fairytales often include castles or forests, recurring numbers, and a happily ever after ending.

Common Mistakes: Mistakenly identifying elements of myths or fables as fairytales.

Explanations: Fairytales typically feature magical settings like castles or forests, use recurring numbers for narrative structure, and conclude with a happy resolution.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Frogs, toads, snakes, and rabbits are not typical elements in fairytales.
Option B: Gods and goddesses, heroes, and magic are more characteristic of myths.
Option C: Talking animals, few characters, lots of action, and a lesson at the end are more associated with fables.
Option D: Castles or forests, recurring numbers, and a happily ever after ending are common in fairytales.

Mnemonic: "Castles, Forests, Numbers, and Happily Ever After"

197. Which of the following best describes Lady Macbeth's death?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) She dies offstage.

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

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: In Shakespeare's plays, important events such as deaths often occur offstage to maintain the flow of the drama and focus on key themes and characters.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse Lady Macbeth's death with other characters' deaths that occur onstage, such as Macbeth's.

Explanations: Lady Macbeth dies offstage, as is typical in Shakespearean plays to keep the narrative focused and avoid distractions from the central plot.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Lady Macbeth's death occurs offstage, consistent with Shakespearean dramatic conventions.
Option B: Incorrect. There is no scene where Lady Macbeth sleepwalks off a palace wall.
Option C: Incorrect. Lady Macbeth does not declare her guilt and stab herself; her death is not explicitly shown.
Option D: Incorrect. Macduff does not kill Lady Macbeth; he kills Macbeth in a duel.

Mnemonic: "Offstage death, a Shakespearean trait."

198. Which poets collaborated on the Lyrical Ballads of 1798?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Exam Relevance: AP English Literature, Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The Lyrical Ballads of 1798 were a collaborative work between William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, marking a significant moment in Romantic poetry.

Common Mistakes: Confusion may arise between the poets of the Romantic era and their respective collaborations.

Explanations: William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge collaborated on the Lyrical Ballads of 1798, a foundational work in Romantic literature. Their collaboration emphasized simplicity and nature, setting a new direction for poetry.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Mary Wollstonecraft was a philosopher, not a poet collaborating on Lyrical Ballads. William Blake did not contribute to this work.
Option B: Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley were married later and their collaboration came after 1798.
Option C: Correct. Wordsworth and Coleridge co-authored the Lyrical Ballads, a key Romantic text.
Option D: Charles Lamb and William Hazlitt were essayists, not poets involved in this work.

Mnemonic: "Wordsworth and Coleridge wrote the Ballads in 98."

199. 'A Hymn to GOD THE FATHER' is Donne's tribute to his.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Father.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, AQA Literature exams.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The poem is a devotional hymn addressed to God the Father, reflecting Donne's spiritual beliefs.

Common Mistakes: Misreading the title or confusing it with personal tributes.

Explanations: The title 'A Hymn to GOD THE FATHER' clearly indicates the poem is a tribute to God the Father, not a human figure. The content focuses on spiritual devotion, confirming this.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect; the poem is not about Donne's mother.
Option B: Correct; the poem is a hymn to God the Father.
Option C: Incorrect; the poem does not refer to Donne's wife.
Option D: Incorrect; the poem explicitly addresses God the Father.

Mnemonic: "Hymn to Father, not family."

200. What Hughie refers to rags is referred to as what by his friend, Trevor?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Romance.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The question tests understanding of literary terminology and character-specific language in a given text.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the context of the characters' dialogue or confusing "Romance" with other literary terms.

Explanations: In the context of the characters Hughie and Trevor, "Romance" is used by Trevor to describe what Hughie refers to as "rags." This highlights the contrast between Hughie's practical or down-to-earth perspective and Trevor's more poetic or elevated language.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. "Romance" is the term Trevor uses, contrasting with Hughie's "rags."
Option B: Incorrect. "Frock Coat" is a type of clothing, not relevant to the context.
Option C: Incorrect. "Finery" refers to fine clothing, not fitting the contrast.
Option D: Incorrect. "Pathos" is a literary term unrelated to the context.

Mnemonic: Rags to Romance, from Hughie to Trevor.

201. Had a powerful influence on Keats.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Leigh Hunt.

Exam Relevance: AP English Literature, Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of literary influences, specifically on John Keats.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is confusing Leigh Hunt with other Romantic poets who were not directly influential to Keats.

Explanations: Leigh Hunt was a significant influence on Keats, introducing him to Romantic poetry and mentoring him early in his career. This direct mentorship sets Hunt apart from other poets listed.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Leigh Hunt was a mentor to Keats and introduced him to Romanticism.
Option B: Shelley was a contemporary but not a direct influence.
Option C: Wordsworth was a major Romantic poet but not a direct influence on Keats.
Option D: Byron was a leading figure but not influential on Keats.

Mnemonic: "Hunt guided Keats into Romanticism."

202. Fill in the blanks from Tennyson's The Princess. Man for the field and woman for the .....: Man for the sword and for the ..... she: Man with the head and woman with the .....: Man to command and woman to .....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: D) Hearth; needle; heart; obey.

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The poem "The Princess" by Tennyson assigns traditional gender roles, with men associated with fields, swords, heads, and command, while women are linked to hearths, needles, hearts, and obedience.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the traditional roles assigned in the poem can lead to incorrect answers.

Explanations: The poem traditionally assigns roles where men are associated with fields, swords, heads, and command, while women are linked to hearths, needles, hearts, and obedience. This reflects the traditional gender roles of the time.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because "crop" and "scabbard" do not fit the traditional roles.
Option B: Incorrect as "throne" and "scepter" are not part of the poem.
Option C: Incorrect because "school" and "scalpel" are modern roles not mentioned in the poem.
Option D: Correct because it fits the traditional roles from the poem.

Mnemonic: Hearth, Needle, Heart, Obey

203. This is type of story comes from the religious traditions of what is known as "Western Civilization".

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: D) Biblical Story

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

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: Biblical Stories originate from the religious texts of the Bible, central to Western Civilization's traditions.

Common Mistakes: Confusing religious stories with fictional or moral-based narratives.

Explanations: Biblical Stories are rooted in religious traditions of Western Civilization, unlike other story types which serve different purposes.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Tall Tales are exaggerated stories for entertainment, not religious.
Option B: Fairy Tales are fictional, magical stories for children.
Option C: Fables use animals to convey morals, not religious themes.
Option D: Biblical Stories are from religious texts central to Western Civilization.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic.

204. Preface to Lyrical Ballads was a reaction against poetry.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) Neoclassical.

Exam Relevance: AQA GCSE English Literature, Cambridge IGCSE English Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Preface to Lyrical Ballads was a response to the conventions of Neoclassical poetry, advocating for a return to simplicity and the use of everyday language.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse it with reactions against other poetic movements like Romanticism or Victorian poetry.

Explanations: The Preface to Lyrical Ballads was written by William Wordsworth as a manifesto against the artificiality and formality of Neoclassical poetry. Wordsworth and Coleridge sought to use simple, colloquial language and focus on the emotions and experiences of ordinary people, marking a shift towards Romanticism.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Elizabethan poetry is associated with the late 16th to early 17th century, not the target of Wordsworth's critique.
Option B: Metaphysical poetry, known for its intellectual complexity and conceits, was not the focus of the Preface.
Option C: Neoclassical poetry, with its emphasis on classical forms and rationality, was the primary target of Wordsworth's reaction.
Option D: Incorrect because the Preface was indeed a reaction against Neoclassical poetry.

Mnemonic: Neo-Classical Poetry Opposed by Wordsworth's Natural Approach (NCP O WNA)

205. What happened to Ariel at the end of the story?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) He flew away across the sea singing happily.

Exam Relevance: AP English Literature and Composition

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The resolution of "The Tempest" involves Prospero freeing Ariel, allowing him to return to the sea.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the play's ending or confusing Ariel's fate with other characters.

Explanations: Prospero frees Ariel at the end, who then flies away singing, symbolizing his liberation and joy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as Ariel is freed and flies away.
Option B: Incorrect, Prospero does not kill Ariel.
Option C: Incorrect, Ariel is freed, not trapped again.
Option D: Incorrect, Ariel does not stay with Prospero.

Mnemonic: Ariel's Happy Flight

206. Chaucer was made in-charge of many palaces, which of these was not in his charge?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: D) Buckingham Palace.

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of Geoffrey Chaucer's administrative roles and the historical context of English palaces.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake is assuming that all current royal palaces were under Chaucer's charge, without considering the timeline of their construction.

Explanations: Geoffrey Chaucer was responsible for managing several royal palaces, including Westminster Palace, the Tower of London, and St. George's Chapel at Windsor. However, Buckingham Palace was not constructed during Chaucer's time and thus was not under his charge.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Westminster Palace was under Chaucer's charge.
Option B: The Tower of London was also managed by Chaucer.
Option C: St. George's Chapel at Windsor was part of his responsibilities.
Option D: Buckingham Palace was not constructed during Chaucer's time and thus not under his charge.

Mnemonic: "Buckingham came much later, so Chaucer didn't manage it."

207. Essays of Ella are?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: B) Practically autobiographical fragments

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Ella's essays are characterized by their personal and reflective nature, often drawing from her own experiences.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding the personal nature of her essays could lead to choosing a more general or stylistic option.

Explanations: Ella's essays are known for their autobiographical fragments, reflecting her personal experiences and thoughts. This distinguishes them from other styles like didactic sermonizing, aphoristic writing, or satire.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as her essays are not preachy or moralistic.
Option B: Correct, as her essays are personal and reflective.
Option C: Incorrect, as her style is not aphoristic.
Option D: Incorrect, as her essays are not satirical or critical.

Mnemonic: Ella's essays are personal, not preachy, so B is the key.

208. What did the boy remind the man?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) That he had not paid him for the shoe-shine job.

Exam Relevance: Elementary school reading assessments

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The question tests the ability to identify a specific detail from a narrative.

Common Mistakes: A common mistake could be confusing the payment with other details mentioned in the story.

Explanations: The boy reminded the man about the payment for the shoe-shine job, which is a direct and clear action in the context.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as the payment was the main detail the boy reminded the man about.
Option B: Incorrect, as the address was not mentioned as something the man forgot.
Option C: Incorrect, as the man was wearing his shoes, so forgetting to wear them doesn't make sense.
Option D: Incorrect, as the change was already given, so there was no need to remind him about it.

Mnemonic: No mnemonic

209. 'Distress' means.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: A) Severe mental strain or trouble.

Exam Relevance: SAT, GRE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: 'Distress' refers to severe mental strain or trouble, often used in literature to depict intense emotional states.

Common Mistakes: Misunderstanding 'distress' as general discomfort or dissatisfaction rather than severe mental strain.

Explanations: 'Distress' specifically denotes severe mental strain or trouble, making option A correct. Other options do not capture the intensity of the term.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as it accurately defines 'distress' as severe mental strain or trouble.
Option B: Incorrect, as 'discomfort' is too vague and does not convey the intensity of 'distress.'
Option C: Incorrect, as 'dissatisfaction' is narrower and does not encompass the mental strain implied by 'distress.'
Option D: Incorrect, as option A is the correct definition.

Mnemonic: Remember 'distress' as 'dis-tress,' imagining someone burdened with trouble.

210. The last line of 'To daffodils' is.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: C) Ne're to be found again.

Exam Relevance: GCSE English Literature, A-Level Literature

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The poem "To daffodils" by William Wordsworth explores the transient nature of beauty and joy, using daffodils as a metaphor.

Common Mistakes: Misremembering the poem's exact lines or confusing it with similar themes in other poems.

Explanations: The last line, "Ne're to be found again," underscores the ephemeral quality of the daffodils' beauty, aligning with the poem's theme of fleeting joy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Refers to never being seen again, which doesn't fit the poem's focus on transient beauty.
Option B: Mentions summer rain, a different metaphor.
Option C: Correctly reflects the poem's theme of beauty not being encountered again.
Option D: Introduces unrelated imagery.

Mnemonic: Daffodils fade, never to be found again.

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10 thoughts on “English Literature MCQ - Set 14”

Mani January 4, 2020

You’re might me mistaken For this which poet called himself ” I awake one morning and found myself famous” The Answer is Shelley.

I think u might me mistaken
Anwar Ahmad January 4, 2020

Nice efforts
Anwar Ahmad January 6, 2020

Good practice method
Narinder Singh March 26, 2020

I need objective type questions
Anonymous June 3, 2020

Good practise method
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Lord Byron
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Anonymous February 2, 2021

Byron
Anonymous September 12, 2021

Lord byron
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