BOOK 9 Flashcards
What is the primary event that occurs in Book 9 of ‘Paradise Lost’?
The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve.
Who is the primary antagonist that tempts Eve in Book 9?
Satan.
True or False: Adam and Eve initially resist the temptation to eat from the Tree of Knowledge.
True.
Fill in the blank: The fruit from the Tree of Knowledge is described as ______.
desirable.
What does Eve do that leads to the fall of humanity?
She eats the forbidden fruit.
How does Adam react to Eve eating the fruit?
He chooses to eat the fruit as well.
What consequence do Adam and Eve face after their disobedience?
They are expelled from the Garden of Eden.
What is the significance of the Tree of Knowledge in the poem?
It represents the knowledge of good and evil and the moral choice of obedience versus disobedience.
Who warns Adam and Eve about the dangers of the forbidden fruit?
God.
What does Eve argue to convince Adam to eat the fruit?
She suggests that they will gain wisdom and become like gods.
True or False: After eating the fruit, Adam and Eve feel immediate regret.
True.
Fill in the blank: The serpent symbolizes ______ in Book 9.
deception.
What literary device is heavily used in the dialogue between Adam and Eve concerning the fruit?
Rhetoric.
What is the emotional state of Adam after he eats the fruit?
He feels despair and guilt.
How does Milton portray Eve’s character in Book 9?
As both strong-willed and ultimately vulnerable to temptation.
What does Adam blame for his decision to eat the fruit?
He blames Eve’s influence.
What is the role of the Garden of Eden in the narrative of Book 9?
It represents innocence and paradise, which is lost after the fall.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Adam and Eve’s fall?
A) Eternal life B) Pain in childbirth C) Hard labor D) Death
What does the act of eating the fruit signify in the context of human nature?
It represents the choice of free will and the fallibility of humanity.
True or False: Satan feels remorse for leading Adam and Eve to sin.
False.
What does Eve do after she realizes the consequences of eating the fruit?
She laments her decision and feels guilt.
What does Adam say to Eve after they both eat the fruit?
He expresses sorrow and blames her for leading him to sin.
Fill in the blank: The narrative of Book 9 can be seen as a commentary on the ______ of free will.
burden.
What is the overall tone of Book 9 following the fall?
Somber and tragic.
