A. Mystical literature suggested the continued link between paganism and Christianity.
B. Mystical literature prohibited women from writing in the voice of God.
C. Mystical literature ended the trend of poems in which God was cast as a lover.
D. Mystical literature provided a place for women to write romantic and religious literature.
Related Mcqs:
- In the context of Medieval literature, what does the term “mystical marriage” mean ?
A. it is a union supported by the Church
B. it is a union between anchorites
C. it is a mystical union between two people
D. it is a spiritual union with God - In what centuries did mystical women writers primarily work ?
A. 8th and 9th centuries
B. 9th and 10th centuries
C. 10th and 11th centuries
D. 14th and 15th centuries - This approach provides a universalistic approach to literature and identifies a reason why certain literature may survive the test of time. It works well with works that are highly symbolic.What approach has this advantage ?
A. Mimetic
B. Psychological
C. Historical/Biographical
D. Mythological/Archetypal - Why is the presence of the comitatus ethic in Beowulf significant ?
A. The comitatus ethic represents the shift from a nomadic to a more organized social structure.
B. The comitatus ethic is evidence of a period in which behavior was guided by Christian ethics.
C. The comitatus ethic shows a historical return to older types of political organization.
D. The comitatus ethic represents a culture in which rulers had no responsibilities to their citizens. - What was historically significant about Chretien de Troyes Yvain, le Chevalier au Lion ?
A. He recast the history of Arthur into the romance genre.
B. He was the first to discuss the Knights of the Round Table.
C. He separated Arthurian legend from tales of courtly love.
D. He dropped the supernatural theme found in Arthurian legend. - Why is Caedmon’s Hymn important in the history of Old English literature ?
A. The poem could be easily sung in all churches and was widely accepted.
B. The poem’s theme of alienation becomes familiar to Anglo-Saxon poetry.
C. The poem illustrates Caedmon’s erudition and scholarship.
D. The poem is widely believed to be the first written poem in Old English. - How did the interaction between the English and the Bretons affect literature ?
A. The exposure to new forms ended the production of lais.
B. This interaction led to the influence of Arthurian legend on French literature.
C. This interaction led to more stories about the English conversion to Christianity.
D. The cultural exchange led to more stories about ancient myths. - Which of the following themes/motifs was/were often found in literature of “courtly love” ?
A. nobility
B. adultery
C. chastity
D. All of the Above - In the context of Medieval literature, what does “outer rule” mean ?
A. it includes issues that pertain to the heart
B. it refers to anchoress’ everyday behavior
C. it is part of the anchoress’ inner self
D. it is the most important part of Ancrene Wisse - In the context of Medieval literature, what does “inner rule” mean ?
A. it includes issues that pertain to the heart
B. it is part of the anchoress’ inner self
C. it is the most important part of Ancrene Wisse
D. All of the Above
