Paradise Lost - Book IV - Setting

In lines 175-180, the description of the tangled shrubs and bushes most directly contributes to which aspect of the setting?

• The serenity of the Garden of Eden

• The impenetrability of the natural world

• The welcoming nature of the garden's entrance

• The strategic layout of the paths within the garden

• The orderliness of the created world

The "steep savage Hill" mentioned in the opening line of the excerpt serves primarily to

• Demonstrate the physical challenges within the landscape

• Contrast the divine nature of the garden's inhabitants

• Highlight the ease with which Satan moves through the space

• Indicate the moral high ground held by the characters within the garden

• Provide a backdrop for the impending fall of man

The narrator’s description of Satan’s entry into the Garden (lines 180-185) implies which of the following about the setting?

• It is unwelcoming and guarded against intruders.

• It is vulnerable to exploitation by malevolent forces.

• It symbolizes the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

• It offers refuge and concealment for all creatures.

• It is a reflection of the inherent simplicity of nature.

The "Tree of Life" and "Tree of Knowledge" (lines 195-220) within the garden setting primarily symbolize

• The abundance and diversity of life in Eden

• The moral and philosophical choices facing humanity

• The aesthetic beauty and natural wonder of the garden

• The hierarchical structure of the plant kingdom

• The essential nutrients needed for physical sustenance

The river that "went a River large" through Eden (lines 225-230) contributes to the setting by

• Depicting the garden as a place of constant change and flux

• Emphasizing the bountiful and sustaining nature of Eden

• Contrasting the untamed wilderness beyond the garden's borders

• Suggesting a geographical barrier that isolates the garden

• Highlighting the linear progression of time in the narrative

The reference to "Nectarine Fruits" and a "soft downie Bank damaskt with flours" (lines 330-335) serves to

• Emphasize the luxuriousness and comfort provided by the garden setting

• Illustrate the potential for decay and rot within a seemingly perfect world

• Compare the experiences of the garden's inhabitants to those outside its borders

• Foreshadow the eventual expulsion of Adam and Eve from the garden

• Contrast the spiritual nourishment found in Eden with the physical sustenance outside

In context, the "umbrageous Grots and Caves" (lines 255-260) suggest that the Garden of Eden is

• A place of mystery and hidden dangers

• A sanctuary that caters to the needs of all creatures

• An environment that has been meticulously crafted

• A reflection of the chaotic nature of the world

• An area untouched and unaltered by divine intervention

How does the setting, as described in lines 205-210 ("To all delight of human sense expos'd..."), function in relation to Satan?

• It highlights Satan's alienation from the divine creation.

• It reflects Satan's ability to appreciate beauty and order.

• It serves as a backdrop for Satan's eventual redemption.

• It represents the dominion that Satan holds over the natural world.

• It acts as a foil to the chaotic realm from which Satan hails.

The intricate description of Eden's geography, including the "Royal Tow'rs / Of Great Seleucia" (lines 210-211), serves to

• Reflect the grandeur and extent of divine creation.

• Establish a connection between the earthly and the divine.

• Suggest the historical importance of human constructions.

• Foreshadow the eventual spread of sin beyond Eden.

• Compare the works of man to the natural wonders of the garden.

Milton’s portrayal of the "Heaven on Earth" in lines 205-210 is meant to convey which of the following?

• An idealized version of reality that cannot be sustained.

• The literal existence of heaven within the earthly realm.

• A paradise lost to mankind due to original sin.

• A realistic goal for humanity to strive to recreate on Earth.

• A metaphor for the potential of human ingenuity and artifice.