The University Wits Quiz

Who among the University wits is known for writing comedies?

• Christopher Marlowe

• George Peele

• Thomas Lodge

• John Lyly

Answer explanation

John Lyly, among the University wits, is known for writing comedies.

Which University Wit wrote in a brilliant style and is known for the play 'The Spanish Tragedy'?

• John Lyly

• George Peele

• Thomas Kyd

• Thomas Lodge

Answer explanation

Thomas Kyd, the University Wit, is known for the play 'The Spanish Tragedy'.

Who criticized Shakespeare in 'A Groatsworth of Wit' as 'an upstart crow beautified with our feathers'?

• Thomas Kyd

• Thomas Nashe

• Christopher Marlowe

• Robert Greene

Answer explanation

In 'A Groatsworth of Wit', Robert Greene criticized Shakespeare as 'an upstart crow beautified with our feathers'.

Who is known as the father of the picaresque novel and wrote 'The Unfortunate Traveller or The Life of Jack Wilton'?

• Thomas Nashe

• Thomas Lodge

• George Peele

• John Lyly

Answer explanation

Thomas Nashe is known as the father of the picaresque novel and wrote 'The Unfortunate Traveller or The Life of Jack Wilton'.

Which University Wit is believed to be a spy and an atheist, and is nicknamed as Kit Marlowe?

• Thomas Kyd

• Christopher Marlowe

• George Peele

• John Lyly

Answer explanation

Christopher Marlowe, also known as Kit Marlowe, is believed to be a spy and an atheist. He was a renowned playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era.

Who among SALAI, KAVIRANJANI, SANKARI, ELAKIYA, and LAVANYA wrote the play 'Tamburlaine the Great' known for its violence and bloodshed on stage?

• John Lyly

• Christopher Marlowe

• George Peele

• Thomas Kyd

Answer explanation

Christopher Marlowe wrote 'Tamburlaine the Great' known for its violence and bloodshed on stage.

Which University Wit wrote the play 'The Jew Of Malta' featuring the protagonist Barabas, a Jewish wealthy merchant who hates Christians?

• Robert Greene

• Thomas Lodge

• George Peele

• John Lyly

Answer explanation

The play 'The Jew Of Malta' featuring the protagonist Barabas, a Jewish wealthy merchant who hates Christians was written by Robert Greene.

Who is the character in 'Doctor Faustus' who makes a wager with the Devil through Mephistopheles?

• Tamburlaine

• Barabas

• Faustus

• Marlowe

Answer explanation

In 'Doctor Faustus', the character who makes a wager with the Devil through Mephistopheles is Faustus. Faustus is the correct choice.

Which University Wit wrote the prose style Euphuism in the book 'Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit'?

• George Peele

• Thomas Nashe

• John Lyly

• Thomas Lodge

Answer explanation

John Lyly, a Wit from the University of Oxford, wrote the prose style Euphuism in 'Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit'. His work influenced English literature.

Who wrote the play 'The Old Wives’ Tale' which is a masterpiece satire on the popular drama of the day?

• George Peele

• John Lyly

• Thomas Lodge

• Robert Greene

Answer explanation

The play 'The Old Wives’ Tale' was written by George Peele, making it a masterpiece satire on the popular drama of the day.