John Dryden
Authored by Asit Kumar Mohanty
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is considered the most influential writer of the Restoration period?
Geoffrey Chaucer
John Dryden
Alexander Pope
William Shakespeare
Answer explanation
John Dryden is considered the most influential writer of the Restoration period.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which genre did John Dryden not write in?
Poetry
Drama
Novel
Satire
Answer explanation
John Dryden did not write in the genre of Novel, as he was primarily known for his works in Poetry, Drama, and Satire.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who described Dryden as 'the father of English criticism'?
William Wordsworth
Samuel Johnson
John Milton
Jonathan Swift
Answer explanation
Samuel Johnson described Dryden as 'the father of English criticism'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which year did Dryden become the Poet Laureate?
1700
1660
1682
1668
Answer explanation
Dryden became the Poet Laureate in the year 1668, making this the correct choice.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which play by Dryden is a political allegory based on the story of King David?
The Rival Ladies
The Conquest of Granada
Absalom and Achitophel
All for Love
Answer explanation
The play by Dryden that is a political allegory based on the story of King David is 'Absalom and Achitophel'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to Dryden losing his offices and titles?
The Great Fire of London
The Exclusion Crisis
The Monmouth Rebellion
The Glorious Revolution
Answer explanation
Dryden lost his offices and titles due to The Glorious Revolution, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the installation of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which work by Dryden is a religious allegory supporting Anglicanism?
Fables Ancient and Modern
The State of Innocence
Religio Laici
The Hind and the Panther
Answer explanation
The work by Dryden that is a religious allegory supporting Anglicanism is 'Religio Laici'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
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