Quiz on John Dryden-first qn

Who is often referred to as the "Father of English Criticism"?

• a) John Milton

• b) William Shakespeare

• c) John Dryden

• d) Geoffrey Chaucer

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John DrydenIn which century did John Dryden live?

• a) 16th century

• b) 17th century

• c) 18th century

• d) 19th century

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Who served as the first official Poet Laureate of England ?

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John Dryden served as the first official Poet Laureate of England under which monarch?

• a) Queen Elizabeth I

• b) King James II

• c) Queen Anne

• d) King Charles II

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Which of Dryden's works is a satirical attack on Thomas Shadwell, a contemporary playwright?

• a) "The Hind and the Panther"

• b) "All for Love"

• c) "Mac Flecknoe"

• d) "To the Memory of Mr. Oldham"

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In which literary period is John Dryden considered a prominent figure?

• a) Romanticism

• b) Renaissance

• c) Neoclassicism

• d) Victorian Era

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Which play by John Dryden is a tragic love story based on the Roman general Mark Antony?

• a) "All for Love"

• b) "Absalom and Achitophel"

• c) "The Spanish Friar"

• d) "The Conquest of Granada"

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How many satire did Dryden wrote?

What are the three satires did John Dryden wrote?

• The Medal

• Absalom and Achitophel

• MacFlecknoe

• All for Love

He wrote Absalom and Achitophel to defend king's policy against the _________

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