University Wits

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University Wits

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Asit Kumar Mohanty

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is considered the father of picaresque novels?

Christopher Marlowe

Robert Greene

Thomas Nash

Thomas Kidd

Answer explanation

Thomas Nash is considered the father of picaresque novels, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which writer is known for his work 'The Spanish Tragedy'?

John Lilly

Thomas Kyd

George Peele

Thomas Lodge

Answer explanation

Thomas Kyd is known for his work 'The Spanish Tragedy', making him the correct choice among the options provided.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote the play 'Dr. Faustus'?

Christopher Marlowe

Thomas Nashe

Robert Greene

Thomas Lodge

Answer explanation

Christopher Marlowe wrote the play 'Dr. Faustus'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university wit is known for writing comedies like 'Endymion'?

Thomas Lodge

John Lyly

George Peele

Thomas Kyd

Answer explanation

John Lyly is known for writing comedies like 'Endymion'.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with introducing the style of euphuism?

Thomas Kidd

Thomas Lodge

George Peele

John Lilly

Answer explanation

John Lilly is credited with introducing the style of euphuism.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which writer is known for his work 'The Jew of Malta'?

Thomas Kyd

George Peele

Christopher Marlowe

Thomas Lodge

Answer explanation

Christopher Marlowe is known for his work 'The Jew of Malta'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the Bard of Avon?

Thomas Lodge

Thomas Kyd

George Peele

William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

William Shakespeare is known as the Bard of Avon.

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