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Worksheets18th Century Novel Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
What was a defining point of 18th century English politics?
The rise of the monarchy
The Exclusion Crisis
The American Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
Which 2 political parties were formed in this time?
What cultural phenomenon was popular in 18th century England?
Coffee house culture
Theater festivals
Art galleries
Public libraries
What literary movement emphasized ancient Roman and Greek literature?
Postmodernism
Neo-classicism
Romanticism
Modernism
What was the status of prose as a literary medium in the 18th century?
Highly prestigious
Equal to poetry
Still behind poetry
Completely disregarded
Who is considered the founder of the English novel?
Henry Fielding
Samuel Richardson
Daniel Defoe
Laurence Sterne
What is the title of Daniel Defoe's famous work published in 1719?
Robinson Crusoe
Moll Flanders
Clarissa
Pamela
What type of novel is 'Pamela; or Virtue Rewarded'?
Comic epic
Travel narrative
Epistolary novel
Historical fiction
Which author created the character of Tom Jones?
Henry Fielding
Samuel Richardson
Laurence Sterne
Daniel Defoe
What is a key characteristic of Laurence Sterne's writing style?
Strict adherence to plot
Progressive digressions
Satirical humor
Realistic character portrayal
What is the main theme of 'A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy'?
Romantic love
Social criticism
Political satire
Travel and exploration
What was the impact of the Licensing Act of 1731 on playwrights?
Restriction on creativity
Increased freedom to write
Mandatory censorship
No change in their work
Which work is a parody of Richardson's 'Pamela'?
The History of Tom Jones
Shamela
Robinson Crusoe
Clarissa
Who wrote A Journal of the Plague Year?
(a)
Samuel Richardson was a struggling author who was and got famous later in life
Choose works of Henry Fielding
Shamela
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
Moll Flanders
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and his Friend, Mr. Abraham Adams
Which (non-english) book was extremely fashionable at the time?
(a)
Which nation was feared by the English and why?
Spain-war for colonies, rich culture
French - religious problems
French-sophisticated taste awareness
Austria-dominance in Europe->overpowering
