English Literature Quiz Questions for Competitive Exams

English Literature Quiz Questions for Competitive Exams

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of literature as we present a delightful assortment of English literature quiz questions that will challenge and entertain all literature enthusiasts. From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, our quiz covers a wide range of literary genres, authors, and literary elements.

English Literature Quiz

In this blog English Literature Quiz Questions, we provide the most important questions related to Literary Terms for Competitive Exams Test your knowledge and discover fascinating facts about famous authors and their iconic works. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning to explore the wonders of literature, there's something for everyone in our quiz.

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English Literature Quiz Questions for Competitive Exams

Q :  

Why did 'Poetry Quarterly' cease publication in 1956?

(A) Owner convicted of fraud

(B) Fall in Sales

(C) Rise in taxation on magazine

(D) Shortage of paper


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Aldous Huxley was a poet, but was better known as what?

(A) Politician

(B) Cramatist

(C) Novelist

(D) Architect


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Of which poet was it said 'Even if he's not a great poet, he's certainly a great something'?

(A) Elliot

(B) Kipling

(C) Cummings

(D) Brooke


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Where were the pilgrims going in the Canterbury tales?

(A) To the shrine of st. Peter at canterbury cathedral

(B) To the Shrine of saint thomas becket at canterbury cathedral


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which language are the stories of canterbury tale are written?

(A) French

(B) Latin

(C) Middle English

(D) English


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Chaucer's franklin was guilty of which sin?

(A) Lust

(B) Corruption

(C) Theft

(D) Gluttony


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

How many Language did Chaucer know?

(A) 2

(B) 4

(C) 1

(D) 5


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

From which language the name "Chaucer" has been driven?

(A) French

(B) Latin

(C) Italian

(D) English


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where did Chaucer bury?

(A) westiminster abbey

(B) kent church

(C) chapel at windsor

(D) None of these


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

______ is a branch of drama that treats in a serious and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible events encountered or caused by a heroic individual.

(A) Lyric

(B) Tragedies

(C) Comedies

(D) Satires


Correct Answer : B

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