Samuel Butler (1612-1680) Flashcards

1
Q

What is Samuel Butler’s most famous work?

A

Hudibras (1663)

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Which work by Butler criticized the Puritans and Parliamentarians and took the side of the Monarchy?

A

Hudibras (1663)

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3
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How many parts did Hudibras have?

A

Three

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4
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When was the last part of Hudibras published?

A

1678.

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5
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Which king was impressed by Butler’s Hudibras and granted him a pension?

A

King Charles II

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6
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Who are the characters in Hudibras?

A

The hero is a Presbyterian Knight, and his squire Ralpho, an Independent.

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7
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Which work of Butler mocked the newly founded Royal Society?

A

The Elephant in the Moon (1676)

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What is Butler’s work ‘Repartees between Puss and Cat at a Caterwalling’ about?

A

It mocked the absurdities of the contemporary rhymed Heroic Tragedy.

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