Question Bank - British Literature - I

1.	CO1	K1	UNIT - I Who tricks Chanticleer by praising his singing?
			a) The priest	b) The wolf
			c) Reynard the Fox	d) The farmer
2.	CO1	K1	What is the name of Chanticleer's favourite hen?
			A) Dame Partlet	B) Pertelote
			C) Criseyde	D) Emelye
3.	CO1	K1	Which theme dominates Epithalamion?
			A) Revenge	B) Love and marital harmony
			C) Political ambition	D) Exile
4.	CO1	K1	Sir Philip Sidney's "Loving in Truth" belongs to which sonnet sequence?
			A) Amoretti	B) Astrophel and Stella
			C) Sonnets from the Portuguese	D) Holy Sonnets
5.	CO1	K1	In Sidney’s poem, why does the speaker wish to write poetry?
			A) To gain wealth	B) To impress the king
			C) To express his love and move Stella	D) To criticize society
6.	CO1	K2	Which literary device is used extensively in Epithalamion to praise nature?
			A) Irony	B) Personification
			C) Satire	D) Euphemism
7.	CO1	K2	Edmund Spenser wrote Epithalamion to celebrate his marriage to
			A) Elizabeth Boyle	B) Queen Elizabeth
			C) Stella	D) Anne Hathaway
8.	CO2	K3	Analytical Question Choose the Correct Pair Reynard : Flattery :: Chanticleer : ________ A. Wisdom B. Escape C. Deception D. Anger
9.	CO3	K4	Analytical Question Epithalamion celebrates a funeral ceremony. (True/False)
10.	CO3	K4	Analytical Question Why does the Muse say, "Look in thy heart and write"?
UNIT I PART – A (1 mark) c) Reynard the Fox   B) Pertelote   B) Love and marital harmony   B) Astrophel and Stella   C) To express his love and move Stella   B) Personification   A) Elizabeth Boyle   A. Wisdom   False   The Muse tells the speaker to look in his heart and write because true poetry comes from genuine internal emotional experience and authentic personal feeling rather than imitation of other writers.                                                                      Unit - II 1. CO1 K1 What is Satan’s immediate reaction upon seeing Eve alone? a) He rejoices because he finds the perfect opportunity to tempt her. b) He feels pity for Adam and Eve. c) He decides to flee from Eden. d) He returns to Hell for reinforcements. 2. CO1 K1 Which quality of Eve is most evident in her argument? a) Arrogance b) Fearfulness c) Cruelty d) Independence 3. CO1 K1 Adam believes that the greatest danger comes from a) Satan's temptation. b) the darkness of night. c) wild animals. d) poisonous plants. 4. CO1 K1 The lovers in “Canonization” believe they deserve to become a) kings. b) saints of love. c) priests. d) martyrs in war. 5. CO1 K1 Which theme is central to The Canonization? a) Revenge b) Love as a sacred and eternal force c) Nature's beauty d) Nationalism 6. CO1 K2 What is the primary conflict in the poem? a) Love versus religion b) The speaker versus society's criticism c) Man versus nature d) Heaven versus Hell 7. CO1 K2 The title The Canonization primarily refers to a) the crowning of a king. b) a religious festival. c) the making of saints. d) a marriage ceremony. 8. CO2 K3 Analytical Question Choose the Correct Pair Satan : Temptation :: Phoenix : ________ A. Pride B. Immortality C. Jealousy D. Revenge   9. CO3 K4 Analytical Question Canonization : Saints :: Paradise Lost : ________ A. Creation B. Fall C. Comedy D. War   10. CO3 K4 Analytical Question John Donne : Metaphysical Poetry :: John Milton : ________ A. Epic Poetry B. Lyric Poetry C. Ballad D. Sonnet UNIT – II PART – A (1 MARK) a) He rejoices because he finds the perfect opportunity to tempt her.   d) Independence   a) Satan's temptation.   b) saints of love.   b) Love as a sacred and eternal force   b) The speaker versus society's criticism   c) the making of saints.   B. Immortality   B. Fall  10. Epic Poetry     Unit - III 1. CO1 K1 According to Bacon, studies serve chiefly for a) Wealth, fame, and power b) Delight, ornament, and ability c) Business, politics, and religion d) Fame, honour, and pleasure 2. CO1 K1 Bacon advises that studies should not be pursued merely to a) Improve one's judgment b) Gain practical knowledge c) Contradict others and argue d) Develop wisdom 3. CO1 K1 According to Bacon, excessive devotion to studies is a) A sign of wisdom b) Courage c) Virtue d) Sloth 4. CO1 K1 According to Bacon, what makes a "full man"? a) Experience b) Conversation c) Reading d) Observation 5. CO1 K1 Bacon believes that love often A) B) C) D) a) Improves political judgment b) Distracts people from important duties c) Leads to scientific discoveries d) Strengthens military power 6. CO1 K2 Cowley argues that people often postpone work because they a) Lack intelligence b) Believe there will always be another opportunity c) Are too wealthy d) Fear knowledge 7. CO1 K2 What does Cowley suggest is the best remedy for procrastination? a) Waiting for the perfect moment b) Immediate action c) Seeking advice constantly d) Avoiding responsibility 8. CO2 K3 Analytical question Column A Column B a. History 1. Subtle b. Poetry 2. Wise c. Mathematics 3. Witty d. Philosophy 4. Deep   A) a–2, b–3, c–1, d–4 B) a–3, b–2, c–4, d–1 C) a–4, b–1, c–2, d–3 D) a–1, b–4, c–3, d–2       9. CO3 K4 Analytical question Match the Following Column A Column B a. Love 1. Makes men less wise b. Marital love 2. Of all things, most beguiling c. Great men 3. Most suitable for private life d. Love's effects 4. Can interfere with public duties A) a–2, b–3, c–4, d–1 B) a–3, b–4, c–1, d–2 C) a–4, b–1, c–2, d–3 D) a–1, b–2, c–3, d–4   10. CO3 K4 Analytical question Match the Following Column A Column B a. Procrastination 1. Steals valuable time b. Present time 2. Should not be wasted c. Delay 3. Prevents the completion of duties d. Future 4. Is uncertain Choose the correct answer: A) a–3, b–2, c–1, d–4 B) a–1, b–3, c–4, d–2 C) a–4, b–1, c–2, d–3 D) a–2, b–4, c–3, d–1 UNIT III PART – A (1 mark) b) Delight, ornament, and ability   c) To contradict others and argue   d) Sloth   c) Reading   b) Distracts people from important duties   b) Believe there will always be another opportunity   b) Immediate action   A) a–2, b–3, c–1, d–4   A) a–2, b–3, c–4, d–1   A) a–3, b–2, c–1, d–4 Unit - IV PART – A (1 mark) Q.No. CO K-level   1. CO1 K1 At the beginning of the play, Dr. Faustus is best known as a ___. a) Soldier b) Scholar c) Merchant d) Priest 2. CO1 K1 Which subject does Faustus reject because he believes it has reached its limits? a) Theology b) Medicine c) Logic, Medicine, Law, and Divinity d) Astronomy only 3. CO1 K1 Why does Faustus decide to study necromancy? a) To become a king b) To gain unlimited knowledge and power c) To become a saint d) To travel around the world 4. CO1 K1 Which demon appears after Faustus performs his magical incantation? a) Wagner b) Belzebub c) Mephistophilis d) Lucifer 5. CO1 K1 What does Faustus use to sign his agreement with Lucifer? a) Ink b) Blood c) Gold d) Fire 6. CO1 K2 Which two allegorical figures repeatedly influence Faustus throughout the play? a) Hope and Despair b) Good Angel and Evil Angel c) Faith and Charity d) Truth and Justice 7. CO1 K2 Which historical beauty does Faustus summon with his magical powers? a) Cleopatra b) Helen of Troy c) Juliet d) Guinevere 8. CO2 K3 Analytical question The Emperor Charles V asks Faustus to show him the spirit of Alexander the Great. True / False   9. CO3 K4 Analytical Question Pick out the correct line: _____ does Faustus speak on seeing Helen. A) "Out, out, brief candle!" B) "To be, or not to be." C) "Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?" D) "All the world's a stage." 10. CO3 K4 Analytical question Faustus asks Mephistophilis to bring him the spirit of Alexander the Great. True / False   UNIT - IV PART – A (1 mark) b) Scholar   c) Logic, Medicine, Law, and Divinity   b) To gain unlimited knowledge and power   c) Mephistophilis   b) Blood   b) Good Angel and Evil Angel   b) Helen of Troy   True   C) "Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?"   True                                                        UNIT - V PART – A (1 mark)     From which city does Christian begin his journey?   a) Vanity Fair b) Celestial City   c) City of Destruction d) Interpreter's House   What burden does Christian carry on his back at the beginning of the story?   a) A sack of gold b) His weapons   c) The burden of sin d) A bag of food   Who directs Christian toward the Wicket Gate?   a) Hopeful b) Evangelist   c) Faithful d) Obstinate   Who refuses to continue the journey and returns to the City of Destruction?   a) Faithful b) Hopeful   c) Pliable d) Great-heart   At which place does Christian's burden finally fall away?   a) Vanity Fair b) The Cross   c) Interpreter's House d) Doubting Castle   Which companion is martyred at Vanity Fair?   a) Hopeful b) Faithful   c) Pliable d) Obstinate   What helps Christian and Hopeful escape from Doubting Castle?   a) A sword b) The Key called Promise   c) A ladder d) An angel   Analytical question Write True or False Christian and Hopeful are imprisoned by Giant Despair in Doubting Castle. True / False   Analytical question Write True or False Christian and Hopeful escape from Doubting Castle with the help of the Key called Promise. True / False   Analytical question Write True or False Christian and Hopeful finally reach the Celestial City at the end of their journey. True / False UNIT - V PART – A (1 Mark)   c) City of Destruction   c) The burden of sin   b) Evangelist   c) Pliable   b) The Cross   b) Faithful   b) The Key called Promise   True   True   10. True