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ENGL402 Final Exam - The Poetry of John Milton
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MCQs on the poetry of John Milton, focusing not only on the texts themselves, but also on the various contexts that are relevant to Milton’s oeuvre, from the tumultuous political and religious period in which Milton lived to the literary network with which his texts interact.

ENGL402 Final Exam - The Poetry of John Milton
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1. John Milton's 'Lycidas' is best described by which of the following genres?
2. Harapha claims he wishes he could have fought Samson when he had his eyesight because
3. In _______, a good example of Milton's sharp rhetorical prose, Milton denounces restrictive censorship, arguing for freedom of the press.
4. What poet was famous for his 'Eclogues'?
5. After graduating from university, John Milton toured the continent of Europe and likely met with which of the following individuals?
6. Choose the BEST answer to fill in the blank. John Milton is best described as a strong ____________ who emphasized the freedom of the individual.
7. The foundation story of John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' derives from what text?
8. John Milton's 'Paradise Regained' deals mainly with what Biblical event?
9. _______ was the companion in publication to John Milton's 'Paradise Regained.'
10. What angel often speaks to Adam in Paradise?
11. The ode form derives from a long tradition of what type of poetry?
12. Early in Book Two of 'Paradise Regained,' who yearns to see the missing Jesus (who has wandered into the desert)?
13. In the Oliver Cromwell 'Commonwealth' and 'Protectorate' administrations, Milton served as the British government's chief _______.
14. The Renaissance was known for originating which of the following philosophical movements?
15. In 'Paradise Lost,' Milton calls his Muse by which of the following names?
16. According to the 'Book of Luke,' Herod was the king of _______.
17. In 1660, after the Restoration, Milton suffered which of the following punishments?
18. Near the end of 'Samson Agonistes,' Samson has decided not to perform for attendants at a certain event when (starting with line 1381) he suddenly reverses positions and agrees to go. Why does he do this?
19. As originally envisioned by John Milton, 'Paradise Lost' would consist of how many books?
20. Denied the right to apply for divorce and facing intense humiliation, John Milton wrote what work?
21. In the 'Book of Job,' Satan speaks to what figure(s)?
22. In 'Samson Agonistes,' Harapha exits because of what reason:
23. John Milton's 'Paradise Regained' is most similar in linguistic style to what books from 'Paradise Lost'?
24. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE concerning John Milton's ideal republic?
25. John Milton's 'Paradise Regained' is a story largely about what topic?

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