Inferno

Question 1

Dante considers it a sin, his sin, and tries to deal with it by showing all of the ways that _________ injure themselves.

Answer 1

souls

Question 2

The Dark Wood of Error symbolizes the _______ and ______ in Dante’s soul.

Answer 2

sin; corruption

Question 3

For Dante, _________ is the model poet

Answer 3

Virgil

Question 4

Each circle contains a distinct group of _________. The further down Dante ventures, the worse the sins and the punishments become.

Answer 4

sinners

Question 5

Dante’s political career ended in 1302 when a coupe occurred. He was charged with corruption and sentenced to _______ . In his absence, the sentence was changed to _______.

Answer 5

burn at the stake; exile

Question 6

When they first enter hell, there is a sign that says “_____________________”.

Answer 6

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here

Question 7

The Inferno is part of a trilogy called the Divine Comedy that begins in _________ and goes through _________ to _________

Answer 7

hell; purgatory; heaven

Question 8

Dante uses the journey of the _______ going from a life of sin to a life of freedom.

Answer 8

pilgrim

Question 9

Dante uses the theme of _______ and _______ to show that neither God nor the Devil forces us to sin. People make the choice to sin. Every sin is an act of pride.

Answer 9

betrayal; pride

Question 10

______ is the main character of The Divine Comedy. He, in a crisis of deep despair, is led through Hell by _____________.

Answer 10

Dante; Virgil