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1391English LiteratureMedium

What was the primary function of The Rule of Saint Benedict?

AThe Rule of Saint Benedict offered an early example of dream poetry.

BThe Rule of Saint Benedict was the first example of poetry written in the vernacular language.

CThe Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism.

DThe Rule of Saint Benedict explained the new architectural style.

Correct answer

C. The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism.

Explanation

The correct answer is The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism..

1392English LiteratureMedium

Section 31, of the Sale of Goods Act, duty bounds the buyer to________?

APay for the goods

BBoth A and B

CAccept the goods

DNone of above

Correct answer

B. Both A and B

Explanation

The correct answer is Both A and B.

1393English LiteratureMedium

Which of the following was a result of Charlemange’s decree on the production of books?

Ait declared that books should be produced by men

Bit led to a sudden increase of women as scholars and authors

Cit ended the Church’s role in the creation of books

Dit opened up new opportunities for women to learn

Correct answer

A. it declared that books should be produced by men

Explanation

The correct answer is it declared that books should be produced by men.

1394English LiteratureMedium

Which of the following was originally the Irish Literary Theatre?

Aboth A and C

Bthe Independent Theatre

Cthe Irish National Theatre

Dthe Abbey Theatre

Correct answer

A. both A and C

Explanation

The correct answer is both A and C.

1395English LiteratureMedium

Concentrate on these elements when writing a good poem?

Acharacters, main idea, and theme

Btheme, purpose, form, and mood.

Crhyme and reason

Dpurpose and audience

Correct answer

B. theme, purpose, form, and mood.

Explanation

The correct answer is theme, purpose, form, and mood..

1396English LiteratureMedium

According to Dante, who resides in his ante-purgatory?

AThe souls of the repentant who are punished for their sins

BThe souls of those who are about to enter hell

CThe souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins

DThe souls of those who are ready to enter heaven

Correct answer

C. The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins

Explanation

The correct answer is The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins.

1397English LiteratureMedium

Which of the following is in correct sequel?

AKing Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Measure for measure, Henry 8, Romeo and Juliet.

BA mid summer night’s dream, Romeo and Juliet, As you like it, King Lear, Pericles.

CComedy of errors, A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing, Henry 6 part three.

DAll’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing.

Correct answer

D. All’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing.

Explanation

The correct answer is All’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing..

1398English LiteratureMedium

What is the main goal of ethnic criticism?

ATo rectify the double experiences of certain racial groups

BTo expand the canon to include works authored by different racial groups

CAll of the above.

DTo reconcile cultural identity with individual identity

Correct answer

C. All of the above.

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the above..

1399English LiteratureMedium

By sublimity Longiuns means a certain distinction and excellence in ________?

APuerility

BComposition

CImitation

DPleasure

Correct answer

B. Composition

Explanation

The correct answer is Composition.

1400English LiteratureMedium

Thoreau through this essay tries to portray________?

ANaturalism

BTranscendentalism

CImperialism

DSocialism

Correct answer

C. Imperialism

Explanation

The correct answer is Imperialism.

What was the primary function of The Rule of Saint Benedict?

AThe Rule of Saint Benedict offered an early example of dream poetry.

BThe Rule of Saint Benedict was the first example of poetry written in the vernacular language.

CThe Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism.

DThe Rule of Saint Benedict explained the new architectural style.

Correct answer

C. The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism.

Explanation

The correct answer is The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism..

Which of the following was a result of Charlemange’s decree on the production of books?

Ait declared that books should be produced by men

Bit led to a sudden increase of women as scholars and authors

Cit ended the Church’s role in the creation of books

Dit opened up new opportunities for women to learn

Correct answer

A. it declared that books should be produced by men

Explanation

The correct answer is it declared that books should be produced by men.

According to Dante, who resides in his ante-purgatory?

AThe souls of the repentant who are punished for their sins

BThe souls of those who are about to enter hell

CThe souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins

DThe souls of those who are ready to enter heaven

Correct answer

C. The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins

Explanation

The correct answer is The souls of those who are not yet ready to purge their sins.

Which of the following is in correct sequel?

AKing Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Measure for measure, Henry 8, Romeo and Juliet.

BA mid summer night’s dream, Romeo and Juliet, As you like it, King Lear, Pericles.

CComedy of errors, A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing, Henry 6 part three.

DAll’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing.

Correct answer

D. All’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing.

Explanation

The correct answer is All’s well that ends well, The tempest, As you like it, As you like it,A mid summer night’s dream, Much ado about nothing..