(Unit-7) Spenserian poetry (MEG 101) ( Multiple Choice )

Which of the following is true of Spenserian poetry?

a) It typically has a strict rhyme scheme of AABBCCB.

b) It is characterized by its use of free verse.

c) It typically features long lines and a complex rhyme scheme.

d) It is known for its use of iambic pentameter.

Answer: c) It typically features long lines and a complex rhyme scheme.

Which of the following is true of Spenser's most famous work, "The Faerie Queene"?

a) It is a collection of sonnets.

b) It is a collection of epic poems.

c) It is a collection of short lyric poems.

d) It is a collection of pastoral poems.

Answer: b) It is a collection of epic poems.

Which of the following is a common theme in Spenserian poetry?

a) The beauty of nature and the countryside.

b) The vanity and folly of human desires.

c) The glory of chivalry and heroic deeds.

d) The joys and sorrows of love and courtship.

Answer: c) The glory of chivalry and heroic deeds.

Which of the following is a key feature of Spenser's poetic style?

a) His use of free verse and lack of a structured rhyme scheme.

b) His use of elaborate, ornate language and imagery.

c) His preference for short, simple lines and a direct style.

d) His use of colloquial language and everyday speech.

Answer: b) His use of elaborate, ornate language and imagery.

What is the rhyme scheme of a Spenserian sonnet?

a) ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

b) ABBA ABBA CDE CDE

c) ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

d) ABAB CDCD EFG EFG

Answer: d) ABAB CDCD EFG EFG

Which of the following is true of Spenser's use of allegory in his poetry?

a) He uses allegory sparingly, preferring more straightforward narrative techniques.

b) He uses allegory extensively, often using it to convey complex moral and philosophical ideas.

c) He avoids allegory altogether, preferring to focus on the beauty of the natural world.

d) He uses allegory only in his early works, but abandons it in his later poetry.

Answer: b) He uses allegory extensively, often using it to convey complex moral and philosophical ideas.

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of alliteration?

a) "The sun was setting slowly in the west."

b) "The sea was calm and serene on that summer day."

c) "The wind was whistling wildly through the trees."

d) "The birds were singing sweetly in the springtime."

Answer: c) "The wind was whistling wildly through the trees."

Which of the following is true of Spenser's use of rhyme in his poetry?

a) He avoids rhyme altogether, preferring to focus on other poetic techniques.

b) He uses a strict rhyme scheme, with each line ending in a rhyming word.

c) He uses a loose, unstructured rhyme scheme, allowing for more freedom in his poetry.

d) He uses a variety of different rhyme schemes, depending on the needs of each individual poem.

Answer: d) He uses a variety of different rhyme schemes, depending on the needs of each individual poem.

Which of the following is true of Spenser's "Amoretti" sonnets?

a) They are written in a strict Petrarchan rhyme scheme.

b) They are written in a strict Shakespearean rhyme scheme.

c) They are written in a Spenserian rhyme scheme.

d) They are written in free verse.

Answer: a) They are written in a strict Petrarchan rhyme scheme.

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of imagery?

a) "The cat sat on the mat."

b) "The moon was shining brightly in the sky."

c) "The flowers danced in the breeze."

d) "The trees bent low under the weight of the snow."

Answer: d) "The trees bent low under the weight of the snow."

Which of the following is a common motif in Spenserian poetry?

a) The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

b) The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

c) The story of Romeo and Juliet.

d) The biblical tale of David and Goliath.

Answer: b) The legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of personification?

a) "The wind howled through the night."

b) "The stars twinkled in the sky."

c) "The sun rose over the horizon."

d) "The leaves rustled in the breeze."

Answer: d) "The leaves rustled in the breeze."

Which of the following is true of Spenser's use of language in his poetry?

a) He uses plain, simple language that is easy to understand.

b) He uses archaic language that is difficult for modern readers to understand.

c) He uses a mixture of archaic and modern language, creating a unique poetic voice.

d) He uses a highly ornate and complex language, often creating new words and expressions.

Answer: d) He uses a highly ornate and complex language, often creating new words and expressions.

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of enjambment?

a) "I wandered lonely as a cloud / That floats on high o'er vales and hills."

b) "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? / Thou art more lovely and more temperate."

c) "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun; / Coral is far more red than her lips' red."

d) "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes / I all alone beweep my outcast state."

Answer: d) "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes / I all alone beweep my outcast state."

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of irony?

a) "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."

b) "Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink."

c) "The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."

d) "I can resist everything except temptation."

Answer: c) "The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."

Which of the following is a common theme in Spenserian poetry?

a) The transience of life and beauty.

b) The struggle for political power and control.

c) The search for spiritual enlightenment.

d) The joys and sorrows of romantic love.

Answer: d) The joys and sorrows of romantic love.

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of alliteration?

a) "Big Ben bongs in the night."

b) "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

c) "She sells seashells by the seashore."

d) "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."

Answer: d) "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain."

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of a simile?

a) "Life is like a box of chocolates."

b) "Love is a rose, beautiful and delicate."

c) "The world is a stage, and we are all actors."

d) "The heart is like a pump, circulating blood throughout the body."

Answer: b) "Love is a rose, beautiful and delicate."

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of apostrophe?

a) "O, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?"

b) "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are."

c) "To be or not to be, that is the question."

d) "Milton! thou shouldst be living at this hour."

Answer: d) "Milton! thou shouldst be living at this hour."

Which of the following is an example of Spenser's use of a kenning?

a) "The whale's road."

b) "The apple of my eye."

c) "The bee's knees."

d) "The heart of the matter."

Answer: a) "The whale's road."