English 2322 British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Through 18th Century

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Nonconformists in the later seventeenth century were:
People refusing to swear allegiance to or attend the government-sanctioned Anglican church

People who primarily espoused democratic government for England
People who espoused socialist economic policies for England
People who wore outlandish, scandalous costumes, adopted similar styles of behavior and speech during this period
For England in general, the accession of William and Mary to the throne meant:
An era of greater tolerance, legal rights for individuals, more freedom of worship for non-Anglicans
Persecution of non-Anglican believers, reduced rights for individuals, arbitrary rule by the crown
c. Increased government corruption, higher taxes, reduced public morale
Which year did William and Mary take the throne of England; and what is that event called:
1660; Glorious Revolution
1688-1689; Glorious Revolution
1660: Restoration
1688-1689: Restoration
1660; Interregnum
1688-1689; Interregnum
In this period of English history, Dissenters and Nonconformists were:
People who advocated a democratic form of government
People who advocated a primitive form of socialism
People who did not believe in and would not swear allegiance to the established Anglican church
The Restoration has the reputation of being of period characterized by:
Ferocious, violent religious quarrels; civil wars; social unrest
Moral laxity; a fun-loving, dissolute royalty
Solemn, morally strict, self-righteous rulers
Which year was Thomas Hobbes' The Leviathan published; and what was its main focus?
1651; a philosophical materialism that held that absolutist government is necessary to control human nature which is driven by selfish interests
1651; a sentimental naturalism that held that all human beings are good and that corrupt social institutions destroy those natural tendencies.
1689; a philosophical materialism that held that absolutist government is necessary to control human nature which is driven by selfish interests
1689; a sentimental naturalism that held that all human beings are good and that corrupt social institutions destroy those natural tendencies.
In this period there arose a philosophical trend called Deism, which held that:
The world (or "Nature") is a rational place; our job is to follow its guide and cultivate wisdom, virtue, and benevolence.
That there is no proof of God's existence and therefore all religion is a hoax perpetrated by self-interested officials of churches out for their own gain.
That all human beings are good and that corrupt social institutions destroy those natural tendencies.
That absolutist government is necessary to control a human nature driven by selfish interests
Sentimentalism, a cultural trend arising in the eighteenth century, is characterized by:
Pessimistic view of human nature; belief in strong, autocratic rulership; belief that social institutions are the only defense against anarchy and barbarity.
Optimistic view of human nature; belief in the innate goodness of human nature.
Optimistic view of human nature; belief in strong, autocratic rulership; belief that social institutions are the only defense against anarchy and barbarity.
Pessimistic view of human nature; belief in the innate goodness of human beings who will exercise goodness and benevolence when not corrupted by social institutions.
Arising as a literary trend in this period, neoclassicism is characterized by:
Simplicity, clarity, restraint, regularity, order, and good sense
Intricacy, boldness, occasional obscurity, extravagence
Melancholy, gloominess; interest in the natural, wild, spontaneous, archaic
Which are the years known as the "Augustan" period; and why is the period called this?
1660-1700; it was a period in which the rule of Charles II was likened to that of the the ancient Roman ruler named Augustus, who brought peace and stability after years of bloody civil war.
1660-1700; it was a period in which the rule of Charles II was likened to that of the the ancient Roman ruler named Augustus, whose reign was marked by bloody civil war.
1700-1745; it was a period in which the rule of Charles II was likened to that of the the ancient Roman ruler named Augustus, who brought peace and stability after years of bloody civil war.
1700-1745; it was a period in which the rule of Charles II was likened to that of the the ancient Roman ruler named Augustus, whose reign was marked by bloody civil war.
In the Augustan period, "Nature" (with the capital N) most often refers to:
The enduring, general truths of human nature, the world, the universe
Uncivilized or rural areas: the opposite of cities
The sinful, fallen nature of human beings
"Sentimental" literature (poetry, drama, fiction) that became popular in this period is often marked by:
A "mocking, "sarcastic, cynical laughter
The "delicious pleasure of weeping"
Thrilling, emotional pleasure experienced in nature: vast spaces, mountainous country, wild and untamed landscapes
Toward the middle of the eighteenth century, a different sort of poetry begin to arise, one focused on common people, full of sad and melancoly sentiments, often placed in realistic rural settings. Poets who demonstrate this trend include:
Dryden, Pope, Johnson
Defoe, Richardson, Fielding
Gray, Collins, Crabbe
The great poets of the Augustan age of British literature include:
Dryden, Pope, Johnson
Defoe, Richardson, Fielding
Gray, Collins, Crabbe
The eighteenth century saw the rise of the modern novel; its most important practicioners in that period include:
Dryden, Pope, Johnson
Defoe, Richardson, Fielding
Gray, Collins, Crabbe
John Bunyan was:
A wealthy Anglican minister concerned about the excesses of Dissenters and Nonconformists
The son of a poor tinker, a Nonconformist who spent a number of years imprisoned for his beliefs
A member of parliament from his home county of Bedfordshire and stauch partisan of Charles II
Bunyan composed The Pilgrim's Progress in about what year:
1675
1689
1700
1745
1775
1789
The "Pilgrim's Progress can be described as:
Bunyan's autobiography, his humble parentage, his marriage, his military service, his road to salvation, his transformation into a "fearless Baptist preacher"
A spiritual allegory showing the path of a Christian through life to salvation
Bunyan's retelling of Biblical stories in a language that the common people of his time could understand
"Ordination" refers to:
The formal certification, granted by a church, giving an individual the right to preach
A call that many Nonconfomists felt they had, abounding in inspiration and inner light
A spiritual journey leading one through the distractions of this world to life everlasting
The Pilgrim's Progress is a dream about a man who becomes very concerned about something: who is this man and where does he live?
Pilgrim; Slough of Despond
Christian; Slough of Despond
Adam; Slough of Despond
Pilgrim; City of Destruction
Christian; City of Destruction
Adam; City of Destruction
Pilgrim; Vanity Fair
Christian; Vanity Fair
Adam; Vanity Fair
In The Pilgrim's Progress, this individual sets out for what place?
The Celestial City
The Emerald City
i>London

i>Canterbury
The Slough of Despond is:
The name of the city where he begins his pilgrimage
The city where all sorts of worldly distractions and temptations are available to corrupt the pilgrim
A muddy place along the way where the awakened sinner's fears, doubts and apprehensions settle
Vanity Fair is:
The name of the city where he begins his pilgrimage
The city where all sorts of worldly distractions and temptations are available to corrupt the pilgrim
A muddy place along the way where the awakened sinner's fears, doubts and apprehensions settle
The last problem the pilgrim must deal with on his journey is:
The City of Destruction
The Slough of Despond
Vanity Fair
River of Death
At the end of The Pilgrim's Progress, the pilgrim successfully arrives at a place called:
The City of Destruction
The Slough of Despond
Vanity Fair
River of Death
The Emerald City
The Celestial City

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