Quiz: Luís de Camões

In which century was Luís de Camões born?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

What is the title of Camões' most famous epic poem?

• Os Lusíadas

• A Divina Comédia

• Os Maias

• O Auto da Barca do Inferno

What is the main theme of Os Lusíadas?

• The Age of Discoveries and Portuguese heroes

• The love story of a knight and a princess

• The daily life of the Portuguese people

• The mythological gods of Ancient Greece

Who is the main historical figure celebrated in Os Lusíadas?

• Vasco da Gama

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

• Dom João I

• Infante Dom Henrique

What poetic structure does Os Lusíadas follow?

• Sonnet

• Ottava rima (octave stanzas)

• Free verse

• Limerick

In which country was Luís de Camões exiled for several years?

• Spain

• Italy

• India

• France

Which of these is a common theme in Camões' poetry?

• Romantic love and destiny

• Political revolutions

• Science and technology

• Social realism

Camões is often compared to which famous English writer?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

What event is described in Os Lusíadas' Canto V?

• The discovery of Brazil

• The voyage of Vasco da Gama to India

• The Battle of Aljubarrota

• The coronation of Dom Manuel I

Which mythological figure appears in Os Lusíadas to help the Portuguese sailors?

• Neptune

• Venus

• Zeus

• Apollo