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
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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
Aldous Huxley was a poet, but was better known as what?
(A) Politician
(B) Cramatist
(C) Novelist
(D) Architect
Correct Answer : C
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
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
In which language are the stories of canterbury tale are written?
(A) French
(B) Latin
(C) Middle English
(D) English
Correct Answer : C
Chaucer's franklin was guilty of which sin?
(A) Lust
(B) Corruption
(C) Theft
(D) Gluttony
Correct Answer : D
How many Language did Chaucer know?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 1
(D) 5
Correct Answer : B
From which language the name "Chaucer" has been driven?
(A) French
(B) Latin
(C) Italian
(D) English
Correct Answer : A
Where did Chaucer bury?
(A) westiminster abbey
(B) kent church
(C) chapel at windsor
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
______ 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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