1. Midterm Exam Review Beowulf thru Metaphysical Poetry

2. Which of the following are true of the Anglo-Saxons? courageous cruel highly moral generous courageous cruel highly moral

3. . Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People was first composed in what language? Anglo-Saxon Celtic Latin Danish Latin

4. What is a Scop? Warrior Leader Monster Poet

5. The following is an example of a kenning: Candle of Heaven Ring Bestower Frog’s Head Swan-Road Candle of Heaven

6. Anglo Saxon Riddles are: Metaphors

7. The basic struggle illustrated in Beowulf’s battle with Grendel is: Good vs Evil

8. How does Beowulf kill Grendel?

9. How many years of peril did Beowulf’s defeat of Grendel? 12 Years

10. The characteristics which typify a hero from Beowulf’s time period: Great strength Courageous Loyalty and allegiance Desire for fame

11. What is chivalry? Generally began with King Arthur and his Knights and based on the ideals of honor, courage, courtesy and service to women.

12. The religious shrine of St. Thomas Becket was the destination of: The Canterbury Tales’ pilgrims

13. Which social class is not represented in The Canterbury Tales ? Royalty The theme of "The Pardoner's Tale“ is : Greed/Avarice,\ -­ ­ 34. 37. 38. 45. Who is considered the greatest metaphysical poet? 46. Milton's purpose in, writing "Paradise Lost" was: 47. Essay comes from the word 'essais' meaning: 48. In style, "Paradise Lost" combines biblical allusions with allusions to which of the following? Puritan doctrine classical literature Anglican Church man's inhumanity to man 49. Respecting God, Satan vows hereafter in "Paradise Lost" to do what? 50. In what form is "Paradise Lost" written? couplets Spenserian stanzas blank verse tree verse 51. The element which The Pilgrim's Progress shares with "The Faerie Queene" is:.poetic style. simple heroes direct and simple diction allegorical framework 52. Christian's companion Faithful is put on trial in Vanity Fair as a result of:,. 53. The story of the prodigal son is an example of what type of literary work? 54. The story of the prodigal son says that one should do what? 55. Psalm 23 utilizes a basic metaphor. That metaphor is: 56. What are three qualities that make the Bible a literary masterpiece? 57. Which of the following is distinguished as an essayist, a philosopher, and scientist? Francis Bacon Michael Montaigne Thomas Wyatt Ben Jonson 55. What is the basic metaphor used in Psalm 23? 58. What is the key word in the text of I Corinthians? faith charity hope forgiveness 59. What do John Wycliffe and William Tyndalle have in common? 60. The most influential writer of the early 1600s was:,\, 61. Which of the following reflects Milton's humanistic love of poetry and his Puritan devotion? "On My First Son" "Paradise Lost" “ Paradise Regained". "On His Having Arrived at the Age of Twenty-three" 62. The majority of Puritanist were strongly against the “divine right of Kings" view of whom? 63. The word metaphysical means: 64. The speaker is not afraid of death in "Death Be Not Proud" because: 65. What is the subject of "Meditation 17?" 66. The sonnet, "Batter My Heart," is an example of what literary type? 67. What was Ben Jonson attempting to do in the poem, "On My First Son?" 68. What event is glorified in the poem, "Easter Wings?" 69. What is the central concern of Marvell's poem, "To His Coy Mistress?" 70. Which of the following makes a constant attempt in his poems to find a comfortable and lasting relationship, between himself and God? Robert HerrickI George Herbert Richard Lovelace Sir John Suckling 71. What is the theme of Milton's "Paradise Lost"?, 72. The main topic(s) discussed by the the fallen angels in the selection from "Paradise Lost" is … 73. What is the central theme of "To the Virgins,To Make Much of Time?" 74. Why was the author of The Pilgrim's Progress thrown in jail? 75. The poems of Sir John Suckling and Richard Lovelace are always concerned, in one way or another, with what? ". \, \ II. 76. -, 80. "The Faerie Queene" was written in a special stanza form called what? 81. Shakespeare's sonnets were addressed mainly to a young man, a rival poet and a. mysterious lady. T/F 82. Marlowe was the most exciting Elizabethan dramatist prior to Shakespeare. T/F 83.Puritanism in England allowed the theater to grow and flourish. T/F 84.The Elizabethan stage provided an opportunity for women to act on stage. T/F 85. The play Macbeth deals with the tragic story of the rise and fall of a powerful but __________ man. 86. Who were the most influential Cavalier poets? 87. What is the central theme of Marvell's poem "To His Coy Mistress"? 88. Who was the leader of the Puritan's New Model Army. 89. In Pilgrim's Progress, what familiar metaphor does Bunyan use? 90. What is The Petition of Right similar to? 91. Parliament dominated religious life during which period? 92. The Whigs strongly opposed the monarchv. T/F 93. The expulsion of James II from the throne led to the "Glorious Revolution." T/F 94. Ben Jonson is famous for his writing of madrigals to be performed for Henry VIII. T/F 95.The symbols used in "To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time" convey the theme of the poem to the reader. T/F 96. Ben Jonson is being praised by Robert Herrick in the poem, "An Ode to Him." T/F 97. The Spanish Armada was defeated by whom in what year? 98. Who is the speaker in Donne's poem, "Song"? 99. Donne uses the conceit of a voyage to death in "Batter My Heart." T/F 100. Charles II executed when what force defeated him?.. 144. As a result of not buying anything at Vanity Fair, ______________ was put on trial. 145. The _________________ was introduced to England by Sir Thomas Wyatt. 143. The town of Vanity Fair described in Pilgrim's Progress represents 146. England, under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, defeated the Spanish Armada in 147. The signal to begin the murder of Duncan in the play, Macbeth, was the ringing of a ___________. 148. The fallen angels in "Paradise Lost" were Beelzebub and _________ 149. _____________is the hero of "Paradise Lost." 150. ________________ is the one talent that Milton said was 'death to hide' in his sonnet, "When I Consider How My Light Is Spent."

14. Sir Walter Raleigh was: Soldier, statesman, poet (many written to Queen Elizabeth), and fought against Spanish. The King James version of the Bible was written-by a group of scholars Ben Jonson's poem, "On My First Son," deals with the loss of his son.

15. What causes Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking? Guilt What political event occurs when the English invade Scotland? Scottish troops join them in Birnam Wood Although he learns Macduff is not “of woman born” Macbeth fights him because: He will not live as a slave and be teased by Malcolm and his men.

16. In "The Pardoner'.s Tale," the three young men plot against: Death (several of their friends recently dies) 16. In "The Pardoner's Tale," when one of the young men goes to town to fetch wine for the others, the remaining two do what? Plan his murder (to get his share of the gold)

17. The following are true about Spenser's "Fairie Queene” it is an allegory the “Fairie Queene” herself represents Queen Elizabeth it is one of the longest noteworthy poems in the English language it is written in blank verse

18. Metaphysical poetry focuses on all the following except: law medicine philosophy religion

19. Identify 3 characteristics of John Donne's writings: Italian sonnet form, religion, and death. The subject of the majority of Donne's poetry is:Death The leading Cavalier poet is considered to be: Robert Herrick

20. The Romans were one of the many invaders of Britain. T/F The Bede scrupulously researched his subjects and interviewed eyewitnesses to events. T/F Humanism emphasized what two concepts? Human reason and common sense

21. What playwright’s “Mighty Line” added emphasis to an actor's lines? Christopher Marlowe Blank verse had existed before him, but Marlowe made it far more powerful.

22. John Milton's purpose in, writing "Paradise Lost" was: To justify the ways of God to man. Essay comes from the word 'essais' meaning: an attempt In style, "Paradise Lost" combines biblical allusions with allusions to which of the following? Classical literature

23. In what form is "Paradise Lost" written? blank verse The element which The Pilgrim's Progress shares with "The Faerie Queene" is: It’s an allegory

24. The story of the prodigal son is an example of what type of literary work? Parable The story of the prodigal son says that one should do what? Be forgiving Psalm 23 utilizes a basic metaphor. That metaphor is: Shepherd and his flock

25. What are three qualities that make the Bible a literary masterpiece? Simplicity, eloquence, directness, and clarity of prose Which of the following is distinguished as an essayist, a philosopher, and scientist? Francis Bacon

26. What is the key word in the text of I Corinthians? Charity What do John Wycliffe and William Tyndalle have in common? Executed for translated the Bible

27. The most influential writer of the early 1600s was: John Milton The majority of Puritanist were strongly against the “divine right of Kings" view of whom? James I (16 th and 17 th Century) The word metaphysical means: “beyond the physical”

28. The speaker is not afraid of death in "Death Be Not Proud" because: his belief in Heaven What is the subject of "Meditation 17?“ Death

29. What was Ben Jonson attempting to do in the poem, "On My First Son?“ His son was lent to him “Seven years thou wert lent to me, and I thee pay,” Spare his son old age “To have so soon 'scaped world's and flesh's rage,/And if no other misery, yet age !” Rationalize loss of his son

30. What is the central concern of Marvell's poem, "To His Coy Mistress?” Carpe diem