Christopher Marlowe

Which author is considered a noted English dramatist?

• Sir Philip Sidney
• Edward deVere
• Christopher Marlowe
• John Donne

Where was Christopher Marlowe born?

• London

• Cambridge

• Canterbury

• Malta

What did Christopher Marlowe study at Cambridge?

• Medicine

• Law

• Philosophy

• Arts

Which of the following plays was not written by Christopher Marlowe?

• The Jew of Malta

• The Merchant of Venice

• The Massacre at Paris

• Doctor Faustus

How did Marlowe contribute to the subject of his dramas?

• By writing in prose

• By following a non-logical trend

• By giving form and unity to the drama

• By separating scenes without connection

Which of Marlowe's plays is described as having a philosophical dimension related to the geographical discoveries?

• Doctor Faustus

• Dido

• Tamburlaine

• Jew of Malta

What theme is not mentioned as occurring in Marlowe's plays?

• The importance of humility

• The thirst for power

• The ideal of beauty

• Rebellion against restrictive institutions

According to the text, Marlowe's characters are usually:

• Portrayed in a multifaceted way

• Seen in more than one facet

• Seen in one facet only

• Not described in detail

What does Marlowe's interpretation of America in his works represent?

• The economic impact of the New World

• New world of freedom and limitless power

• A historical account of the New World

• Colonization and conquest

In "Tamburlaine," what causes the protagonist to feel "distempered"?

• His endless ambition

• The death of his wife, Zenocrate

• His regret for the conquests

• The challenges posed by Mahomet