Introduction

Question 1

Old English literature reacted primarily against the ____ ____ to society while Middle English literature sought to remedy the ____ ____ to society

Answer 1

external threat, internal threat

Question 2

The writers of the Middle English period declared

Answer 2

that a return to the ideals of the past is the primary remedy for the ills of society

Question 3

The ascension of ______ to the throne is associated with the end of the English Middle Ages

Answer 3

Henry vii

Question 4

During the foutheenth century the English language

Answer 4

took on both French and Latin additions. ( this statement reflects the growth of the English language during this time)

Question 5

Scholasticism blended ______ and ______ and attempted to use reason to support to faith

Answer 5

philosophy, theology

Question 6

Classical humanism in conjunction with ___________________ spurred ______________ and translations and thereby hastened the spread of the _____ throughout 16th century Europe. These humanists who were devoted to the subjects traditionally known as the humanities were not like modern humanists

Answer 6

the invention of movable type printing, biblical scholarship, gospel

Question 7

The French writers most influenced English medieval poets who wrote for ________ ________

Answer 7

sophisticated audiences

Question 8

Elements emptied in the medieval romance:

Answer 8

An adventurous knights quest 
Romantic love
Acts of chivalry
Supernatural elements
The ideals of civilized society

Question 9

The most characteristic secular medieval literature is

Answer 9

social saire with allegorical overtones