Culture Questions Flashcards
1
Q
The term whiggamore has been around since ……….
a. 1649
b. 1749
c. 1849
A
a. 1649
2
Q
The rising of the political term Whig can be contacted to the Presbyterianism
in Scotland during…
.a. 18th
b. 19th
c. 17th
A
c. 17th
3
Q
The Whigs transferred the term to the politicians that opposed the exclusion of ... a. Charles l b. James ll c. Charles ll
A
b. James ll
4
Q
A Troy was a..... A supporter of the status quo with its various privileges and exclusion . a. liberal b. Reformer c. Blooming d. conservation
A
d. conservation
5
Q
Whigs conceived power as something ultimate rely residing in “the people”.
A
true
6
Q
Tories conceived sovereignty as residing in rules and view
A
true
7
Q
The Whigs were led by Lord Shafts bury.
A
true
8
Q
The term “Whig” is a form of Gaelic terms to describe cattle and horse
thrives
A
true
9
Q
Initially the term was used for papists that lived in Germany
A
false (in the Irish wetlands)
10
Q
The most important Whig leaders of that period was George l.
A
false
Robert Walpole
11
Q
Walpole was the first prime minister in British history.
A
true
12
Q
Walpole was also accused for corruption in his efforts to retain political
power.
A
true
13
Q
George lll tried to restore his power by freeing himself from the Whigs.
A
true
14
Q
The most famous dictionary of the 18th century “the dictionary of the
English language “ written by Samuel Johnson.
A
True
15
Q
The events during the revolution in Britain had also major
consequences to Scotland and Ireland.
A
true
16
Q
The “glorious revolution” began at 1688 and ended at 1689
A
(false )
1689
17
Q
Three groups of politicians were involved in “Glorious Revolution”.
A
false
two
18
Q
. The “Glorious Revolution” was the turning point from absolute rules to
a constitutional monarchy.
A
true
19
Q
Club's father secured him a post as a..... With the east Indian company in 1743. a) writer b) Poet c) Journalist d) Trader
A
a) writer
20
Q
Clive was asked to …… as a governor and commander in chief
a) Bath
b) Bengal
c) Calcutta
d) Bombay
A
b) Bengal
21
Q
Clive stabilized the.... Situation and quelled a mutiny in the company's army. a) economic b) bad c) political d) Social
A
c) political
22
Q
CLIVE arrived at Calcutta in ….
a) may 1765
b) march 1765
c) may 1770
d) march 1770
A
a) may 1765
23
Q
Clive arrived at Fort St. George, Madras in ………..
a) 1644
b) 1744
c) 1844
A
b) 1744
24
Q
Which of the following is Richardson’s Work
a) The Rivals
b) The Verses
c) The Contrast
A
b) The Verses
25
Pamela inspired a storm of anti-Pamela like
a) Henry fielding’s Shamela
b) Joseph Andrew
c) All of the above
c) All of the above
26
General Robert Clive was born September 20.17 25 near market
Drayton, England.
false (29th ) 2017
27
Clive wins a seat in parliament to political intrigues and needing
additional funds.
true
28
Chanda sahib left his base at arcot to strike at Trichinopoly.
true
29
In 1757 , the British retook Calcutta and Clive concluded a treaty with
the Nawab .
true
30
Clive returned to British in 1706.
false (1753)
31
Returning to parliament, Clive worked to reform the east India
Company’s structure.
. true
32
Clive was able to escape censure by parliament.
true
33
Clive came under fire in 1772 by critics who questioned how he
obtained his wealth.
true
34
Clive killed himself with a penknife on November 22, 1774.
true
35
Laurence stern was an Irish.......
a) playwright
b) dramatist
c) poet
d) novelist
d) novelist
36
Sterne wrote......
a) novels
b) memoirs
c) sermons
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
37
Laurence Sterne`s novels include all of the following except :
a) the life and opinions of through France and Italy
b) gentleman
c) Robinson Crouse
d) a sentimental journey through France and Italy
c) Robinson Crouse
38
Sterne was awarded his Master of Arts degree in.....
a) 1731
b) 1733
c) 1737
d) 1740
d) 1740
39
Sterne lived in Sutton for
a) ten years
b) twenty years
c) thirty years
d) forty years
b) twenty years
40
Sterne’s father died in…..
a) France
b) Jamaica
c) England
b) Jamaica
41
Sterne was ordained as a…..in March 1737
a) Deacon
b) Priest
c) the vicar ship
a) Deacon
42
Sterne was ordained as a….in August 1738
a) Deacon
b) Priest
c) the vicar ship
b) Priest
43
Sterne married Elizabeth Lumley in…..
a) 1741
b) 1737
c) 1738
d) 1743
a) 1741
44
. Laurence Sterne was an Anglican clergyman .
.true
45
45. stern was involved in local politics .
.true
46
46. Stern died after years fighting diabetes.
false (tuberculosis)
47
47. "Sentimental journey through France and Italy "was written in the 17th century.
false (18th )
48
48. Laurence stern was buried in the churchyard of St Georges, Hanover square
true
49
49. Jacques Sterne was a powerful Clergyman and kind man .
false (tempered man )
50
50. Stern failed in his attempts to supplement his income as a former.
true
51
51. Stern`s "Trist ram Shandy "is a tragic novel.
false (comic)
52
52. At first "Trist ram Shandy " was rejected because of the sharp satire
true
53
53. Sterne got ill and went to Italy.
false (France )
54
54. Sterne was admitted to a Sizarship at JESUS College, Cambridge.
true
55
55. In 1733 Sterne graduates with a degree in Bachelor of Arts.
False (1737).
56
56. Sterne’s early works were letters
true
57
57. Sterne’s novel "The life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy Gentleman
"sold widely in England.
true
58
58. Sterne’s work had also noticeable influence over Brazilian author
false (Machado de Asis )
59
59. Sancho`s letter became an integral part of 18th century a abolitionist literature.
true
60
60. A less complete edition was edited by Saintsbury.
true
61
61. The Florida Edition of Sterne’s works is currently the leading
Scholarly edition
true
62
62. Daniel Defoe has studied in.....
a) Queen Mary academy
b) Charles Morton`s academy
c) University of Bath
b) Charles Morton`s academy
63
63. Defoe began his business career as a......
a) Company manager
b) Famous trader
c) General merchant
c) General merchant
64
64. Daniel Defoe was forced to declare his....
a) Bankruptcy
b) Marriage
c) Divorce
a) Bankruptcy
65
65. Robinson Crusoe was published in Defoe’s late
a) Thirties
b) Forties
c) Fifties
d) Sixties
c) Fifties
66
66. Defoe’s “ Captain Singleton” was a… story
a) Romantic
b) adventure
c) historical
d) fiction
b) adventure
67
67. Defoe wrote “Moll Flanders” was a…
a) Gothic
b) Sentimental
c) Picaresque
d) Historical
c) Picaresque
68
68. Defoe’s final novel was …
a) Roxana
b) Captain Singleton
c) Moll Flanders
d) Colonel Jack
a) Roxana
69
69. Defoe is known to have used at least… pen names
a) 198
b) 190
c) 196
d) 195
a) 198
70
70. Defoe died in…
a) 1731
b) 1714
c) 1730
d) 1713
a) 1731
71
71. All of Defoe`s pamphlet writing was political.
false (not all)
72
72. Defoe poisoned for the seditious libel case.
true
73
73. Defoe wrote "The History the Union of Great Britain "in 1709.
true
74
74. "The History of the Great Britain "attempts to explain the facts leading
up to the act of Union.
true
75
75. "Religious Courtship "was published in 1722.
true
76
76. The complete English Tradesman is an example of Defoe`s political
works.
true
77
77. The complete English Tradesman discussed the role of tradesman in
America.
False (England)
78
78. The trade is the backbone of England, according to John Done.
False(Daniel Defoe )
79
79. Defoe was arrested for debts.
true
80
80. Defoe died with much wealth.
false (little )
81
81. Defoe traded wine.
true
82
82. 545 titles have been ascribed to Defoe.
true
83
83. "The true -Born English Man " is Defoe`s most successful play.
false (poem )
84
84. Queen Anne began her offensive against Nonconformists.
true
85
85. Defoe`s political activity resulted in his arrest and placement in a pillory
true
86
86. People throw harmful objects at Defoe`s pillory.
false (flowers )
87
87. Defoe`s description of Glasgow (Glaschu) as a " Dear Green Place has
often misquoted as a Gaelic translation for the town`s name.
true
88
88. Glaschu probably means “Green Hollow" in Garlic glass.
true
89
89. Defoe`s mother had died when he was about ten.
true
90
90. Defoe`s parents were catholic.
. false (Presbyterian )
91
91. Daniel Defoe attended academy at Newington Green in London.
true
92
92. Defoe was one of William III`s close allies and a secret agent.
true
93
93. Defoe published the Review.
true
94
94. Henry Fielding wrote......
a) Amelia
b) Rape upon Rape
10
c) The Mock Doctor
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
95
95. "The Grub street opera ", Fielding`s play published in.....
a) 1530
b) 1777
c) 1731
d) 1371
c) 1731
96
```
96. Henry Fielding dedicated his play "Don Quixote” to the Whig leader
.......
a) Charles Spencer
b) Henry Pelham
c) Lord Chester Field
d) Samuel Richardson
```
c) Lord Chester Field
97
97. Fielding dedicated his 1735 play the universal gallant to......
a) Charles Spencer
b) Lord Chester Field
c) Samuel Richardson
d) Henry Pelham
a) Charles Spencer
98
```
98. ........ was the main writer and editor for the satirical paper "the
Campion"
a) Daniel Defoe
b) Henry Fielding
c) Laurence Sterne
d) Samuel Richardson
```
b) Henry Fielding
99
99. Henry Fielding was born in 1707.
true
100
100. Henry Fielding was died in 1754.
true
101
101. Henry Fielding was an English dramatist and novelist known for his rich.
true
102
102. Fielding was educated at Eton College.
true
103
103. Fielding stopped writing political satire and satires of current arts and
letters.
true
104
104. Fielding`s "irregular" plays published under the name of H.Scriblerus
Secundus
true
105
105. Fielding published" The Covent -Garden Journal “under perudouy Sir Alexander Drawcansir
true
106
106. (Paper war 1752_1753) was challenging between writers.
true
107
107. The Modern Husband, Henry Fielding`s play was called "The Dumb Lady Cured”.
false (The Mock Doctor )
108
108. Rape upon Rape was adopted by Bernard Milles.
true
109
109. "Miss Lucy in Town "is a tragic play.
false (comic )
110
110. “Eurydice " is a comic play.
true
111
111. "Old man taught wisdom” is a comic play.
true
112
112. Fielding’s only daughter Henrietta
true
113
113. According to the historian G.M Trevelyan the fielding was two of the
best magistrates in 17th century London.
false (18th)
114
114. Shamela was the first success of novel writing to Henry Fielding.
true
115
115. Richardson spends all of his time composing letters to …….
a) his friends
b) his relative
c) friends associates
c) friends associates
116
116. …..Was sometimes regarded as the first novel in English
a) A history of sir Charles Grandson
b) Clarissa
c) Pamela
d) The history of Mrs. Beaumon
c) Pamela
117
117. Richardson finished Pamela in ….
a. 1760
b. 1740
c. 1761
d. 1955
b. 1740
118
118. In the Pamphlet Richardson …. His characterizations
a) Attacks
b) defends
c) was against
d) refuses
b) defends
119
```
119. according to Richardson the Authors of many novels that rely on
characters of … quality
a) High
b) low
c) Moderate
d) No quality
```
b) low
120
120. Richardson was … develop in his fiction his villain’s fantasy world
a) free
b) obliged
a) free
121
```
121. Richardson’s friends “Charles Rivington” and “John Osborn " asked him
to write ............
a) little volume of letters
b) a novel
c) a story of their lives
d) a poem
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a) little volume of letters
122
122. Samuel Richardson is best known for his three epistolary novels
Pamela, Clarissa and The History of Sir Charles.
true
123
123. Richardson has five sons from his first wife.
true
124
124. Richardson had male heirs to continue running the printer business.
false (no male)
125
125. Richardson wrote his first novel at the age of 51.
true
126
126. Richardson knew leading figures in 19thcentury England; include Samuel
Johnson and Sarah Fielding.
false (18th)
127
127. Defoe, replay to criticism of Clarissa.
false (Richardson )
128
there is no Question here
that is mean there is no answer
129
129. Pamela is the first novel to Richardson.
true
130
130. Samuel Richardson in his first novel exploded the various complexities of the little character`s life.
true
131
131. In Grandison, Richardson transforms the letter writing from telling of
personal insights into means for people to communicate their thoughts.
true
132
132. The public began to describe the title heroine as "divine Clarissa”.
true
133
133. "Richardson`s "masterpiece “has been translated into different
languages.
true
134
134. Fielding didn`t support the original volume of Clarissa..
false (Supported)
135
135. Thomas Terner wrote his opinion in Richardson novel in Sussex.
true
136
136. "Zeal for housewifery" of Richardson’s wife was included a proper role
of women in society.
true
137
137. Pamela and the title of heroine inspired “a storm of anti – Pamela”
because the characters perfectly played her part.
true
138
138. Directing only the requisite style and forms to be observed in writing
familiar letters.
false (not only )
139
139. A sequel of Pamela called Pamela’s conduct in high life was published
by Ward and Chandler in 1741.
true
140
140. Richardson sent a draft of the novel "The History of Sir Charles
Grandson" to Mrs. Dunnellon.
true
141
141. The novel "The History of Sir Charles Grandson" finalized in the first of
1752.
false (middle )
142
142. In 1753 Richardson discovered Irish printers trying to pirate the work.
true
143
143. The first volume of Richardson was published in 1753.
false (first four
| volumes )
144
144. Richardson has a high social position and master of the statoners company.
true
145
145. In 1754 Richardson and his family moved from the Grange to home at parsons Green.
true
146
146. Richardson responded with more than enough money.
true
147
147. 12Richardson`s father wanted his son to became a teacher, but he was
not able to afford the education.
false (clergyman )
148
148. At the age of 17, Richardson was bound in seven-year apprenticeship
under John Wilde as a printer.
true
149
149. Samuel Richardson stole from his hours of rest and reading to improve
his mind.
true
150
150. Richardson didn`t understand females after writing Clarissa.
true
151
151. The Richardson’s were not exiled forever from London.
True
152
152. Richardson was educated at Christs hospital grammar school.
true
153
153. Richardson’s fellows used to call him serious and gravity.
true
154
154. Richardson decides to devote himself completely to his apprenticeship.
true
155
155. In 1718 Richardson left wild to become “oversees and corrector of a
printing office
“ false (1713)
156
156. In 1719 Richardson was able to take his freedom from being apprentice
and was soon able to afford to set up his own printing shop.
true
157
157. On 23 November 1721 Richardson married Martha Wild.
true
158
158. Martha wasn’t the daughter of Richardson’s former employer.
False ( was)
159
159. Richardson was granted a contract with House of Commons in 1733.
true
160
160. In 1733 Richardson wrote the Apprentices Vade Mecum.
true
161
161. Richardson’s book was written in response to the epidemic evils of the
present age.
true
162
162. Who said “ I Shall be like that tree “ “I Shall die at the Top”
a) Jonathan Swift
b) Alexander Pop
c) Esther Jonathan
a) Jonathan Swift
163
163. which of the following is Swift’s work
a) The Contrast
b) The verses
c) The contrast
d) A journal to Stella
d) A journal to Stella
164
164. In “A Tale of a Tub” main thread, the recounts the exploit of …. Sons
a) Five
b) Two
c) Three
c) Three
165
165. Swift’s father died of……
a) Syphilis
b) Diabetes
c) Flu
d) measles
a) Syphilis
166
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166. SWIFT was appointed to the pretend of kill root in the diocese of
Connor in …
a) 1649
b) 1694
c) 1692
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b) 1694
167
167. Swift returned to England and Temple’s service at Moor Park in …..
a) 1692
b) 1690
c) 1696
c) 1696
168
168. Swift’s THE battle of the book was…
a) Comedy
b) Satire
c) Tragedy
b) Satire
169
169. The battle published in …..
a) 1708
b) 1701
c) 1704
c) 1704
170
170. Swift’s Epitaph in St. Patrick’s Cathedral near
a) his home
c) his burial
c) the church
c) his burial
171
171. At the age of one child Jonathan was taken by his wet nurse to her
home town of Whitehaven.
true
172
172. Swift’s mother returned to England after his birth.
true
173
173. Swift’s family had several interesting literary connection.
true
174
174. Swift’s graduated in 1782.
False *1682*
175
175. In 1701, Jonathan Swift published the political Pamphlet a Discourse on
the contests and discussion in Athens and Rome.
true
176
176. In 1702, Swift received his Doctor of Divinity degree from trinity
college, Rome.
False * Dublin*
177
177. In 1716, there is a great mystery and controversy over Swift’s
relationship with Esther Johnson.
true
178
178. Swift published “A Tale of a Tub” and “the Battle of the books” in 1740.
False *1704*
179
179. There was a friendship between Swift and Alexander Pop, John Gay and
John Arbuthnot.
True
180
180. Swift supported the Glorious revolution and belonged to the Whigs.
true
181
181. 1) In 1712, Swift published the political Pamphlet “The Conduct of the
Allies”.
2) Johnson’s collected and published after his death, as a Journal to
Stella.
1) . False *1711*
| 2) true
182
182. Whigs returned to power after the death of Queen Anne and accession
of George I.
true
183
183. The Tory leaders were tried for Treason secret negotiation with France.
True
184
184. Swift has been described by scholars as a Whig in politics and Tory in
religion.
True
185
185. Swift confessed himself as a religion man as a high churchman.
true
186
186. Swift became acquainted with the Vanhomrigh family.
true
187
187. The daughter’s name that Swift became involved with was Ether.
true
188
188. The nickname that Swift gave to Ether was Vanessa.
true
189
189. In the poem “Ether” features as one of the main characters Cadenus
and Vanessa
true
190
190. a) Ether followed Swift to Ireland and settled at her old family home in
1714.
b) a. Esther died in 1723 at the age of 35.
a) true
| b) true
191
191. Swift had a close but less intense relationship with Anne long.
true
192
192. Queen Anne liked “A Tale of a Tub” by Jonathan Swift.
false
193
193. With the return to the Whigs, Swift returned to Ireland.
true
194
194. “Gulliver’s travel” is a reflection of Swift’s political experience.
true
195
195. a) Swift’s service has been rewarded with the Church appointment.
b) . Swift spent a whole year without uttering a word.
a) False
| b) true
196
196. Swift published his book “Gulliver’s travel” In November 1726.
true
197
197. Many people believed that Swift was actually insane.
true
198
198. Swift was too busy to attend Esther Johnson funeral.
False *to ill*
199
199. Swift died at nearly 80.
true
200
200. Jonathan Swift wrote the death of Mrs. Johnson in 1728.
true
201
201. Jonathan Swift attends the funeral of Esther Johnson.
false
202
202. Epitaph extracted from the introduction to the Journal to Stella by
George a. Aitkin and from the other sources.
true
203
203. Jonathan Swift wrote his own Epitaph.
true
204
204. Swift was a prolific writer, notable for his satires.
true
205
205. Swift’s major prose work was “A Tale of a Tub”.
true
206
206. Swift’s first publication is “Ode to the Athenian society”.
true
207
207. Swift wrote “the Progress of Poetry” in 1702.
. False *1720*
208
208. Swift wrote “a Satirical Elegy on the Death of late famous General”.
true
209
209. Swift wrote “The Furniture of a woman’s mind” in 1772.
False * 1727*
210
210. Swift wrote “on a very old Glass” in 1728.
true
211
211. Swift wrote “a Pastoral Dialogue” in 1792.
False *1729*
212
212. “On Stephen Duck the Thresher and Favorite poet “was written in 1730.
true
213
213. “The Death and Daphne” was written in 1731.
False *1730*
214
214. “The place of the Dman’d “was written in 1732.
False * 1731*
215
215. “A Beautiful young Nymph going to bed “was written in 1733.
False
| *1731*
216
216. “Strephon and Chloe” was written 1713
False *1731*
217
217. “Helter Skelter” was written in 1731.
true
218
218. “Cassinus and Peter” was written in 1831.
False *1731*
219
219. “The Day of Judgment” was written in 1734.
False *1731*
220
220. “Verses on the Death of Dr Swift D.S.P.D” was written in 1733-1734.
False * 1731-1732*
221
221. “An Epistle to a lady “was written in 1773.
False *1732*
222
222. “The Beast’s confession to the Priest “Was written in 1732.
true
223
223. “The lady dressing room” was written in 1733.
False *1732*
224
224. “ On poetry: A Rhapsody” was written in 1734.
false *1733*
225
225. “When I come to be old “was written in 1699.
true
226
226. Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born in
a) 1770
b) 1771
c) 1772
d) 1773
c) 1772
227
227. Coleridge’s Biographia literaria was published in
a) 1817
b) 1871
c) 1718
d) 1781
a) 1817
228
228. All of the following works are Coleridge’s except...
a) The watchman
b) Aids of reflection
c) Table talk
d) Letter from an Uncle to his nephew
d) Letter from an Uncle to his nephew
229
229. Coleridge died in
a) 1833
b) 1834
c) 1809
b) 1834
230
230. Coleridge was an …..poet
a) Italian
b) Irish
c) English
c) English
231
231. Coleridge critical work on….was highly influential.
a) Jonathan Swift
b) William Shakespeare
c) Henry fielding
b) William Shakespeare
232
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232. Coleridge helped introducing ……idealist philosophy to English speaking
Culture
a) German
b) Italian
c) French
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a) German
233
233. Coleridge gave a series of lecture in London and Bristol between….
a) 1710-1820
b) 1819-1820
c) 1810-1830
b) 1819-1820
234
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234. Coleridge lectures on …. Renewed interest in the playwright as a model
for contemporary writers
a) Shakespeare
b) John Milton
c) Richardson
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a) Shakespeare
235
235. The friend was written by…
a) John Milton
b) Samuel Taylor
c) Ralph Waldo
b) Samuel Taylor
236
236. The friend ran for …. Issues and was republished in book form
a) 23
b) 22
c) 28
c) 28
237
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237. Paul Magnuson described Abrams essay in…
21
a) 1990
b) 2002
c) 2000
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b) 2002
238
238. Samuel Coleridge was physically
a) Healthy
b) Athletic
c) Unhealthy
c) Unhealthy
239
239. Coleridge’s father John died in
a) 1774
b) 1772
c) 1781
c) 1781
240
```
240. 24….. wrote influential pieces of Literary Criticism including Biographia
Literaria
a) Paul Magnuson
b) Abram
c) Coleridge
```
c) Coleridge
241
241. Samuel Taylor Coleridge born in 1772
| .
true
242
242. Samuel Coleridge was an English poet.
true
243
243. Samuel Coleridge was one of the Founders of the Romantic Movement
in England.
true
244
244. Samuel Coleridge was physically healthy.
False * unhealthy*
245
245. The King’s school is a free Grammar school established by King Arthur
VIII in 1509-1547.
False * King HenryVIII*
246
246. Coleridge was the youngest of ten by the reverend Mr. Coleridge’s first
wife.
False * second wife*
247
247. Coleridge’s suggests that he took pleasure in boyish sport
False * no
| pleasure*
248
248. a) Coleridge father John died in 1781.
| b) . Coleridge became friend with Charles Drawn at school.
a)true
b) False *Charles
Lamb*
249
249. Coleridge studied the works of Virgil and William Lisle Bowles.
true
250
250. At the age of ten Coleridge read Belisarius, Robinson Crusoe and Philip
Quarll.
False * at the age of six*
