In which important medieval city was Dante born ?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following best represents Dante’s criticism of the medieval Church ?

   A. He thought the popes failed to live up the requirements of their offices.
   B. He disbelieved in the Christian doctrine.
   C. He believed that most of the teachings were incorrect.
   D. He thought that the popes were the only successful part of the Church.

2. Why is the concept of feudalism important in medieval literature ?

   A. Feudalism represents the world ofscholars who studied the ancient texts of the past.
   B. The feudal world is one of glamor and beauty.
   C. Feudalism represents an economic hierarchy, the upper levels of which created and consumed literature.
   D. Feudalism represents interesting family quarrels that make for good stories.

3. Where was John Milton born? Where was John Milton born ?

   A. London
   B. Bristol
   C. Wales
   D. Yorkshire

4. Which of the following was a popular medieval criticism about the Church ?

   A. Many people were unable to understand Church texts written in Latin.
   B. Many people were unable to understand the language of the Mass.
   C. Many people took issue with the Pope’s inordinate wealth and power.
   D. All of the above

5. According to Dante, which is the most serious sin in hell ?

   A. Gluttony
   B. Avarice
   C. Heresy
   D. Treachery

6. In The Purgatorio, which of the following characters does Dante dream about ?

   A. Rachel and Leah
   B. Brutus and Cassius
   C. Dido and Aeneas
   D. Pope Boniface and Pope Clement

7. In The Paradiso, how does Dante’s journey through heaven end ?

   A. With his exclusion from purgatory
   B. With a vision of the Trinity
   C. With his return to hell
   D. With his death

8. According to Dante, when is it most appropriate to use Latin ?

   A. In written literature
   B. In everyday speech
   C. In essays
   D. In love poetry

9. According to most critics, how does Dante distinguish love from lust ?

   A. Lust is often pure, while love tends to be crude.
   B. Lust and love are both sins that place the sinner in hell.
   C. Lust involves the subordination of reason to desire.
   D. Lust leads to moral improvement, while love is a more destructive force.

10. In The Paradiso, who questions Dante about hope ?

    A. Saint James
    B. Saint John
    C. Saint Peter
    D. Saint Thomas