In the late seventeenth century, a \battle of the books\erupted between which two groups ?

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1. In the late seventeenth century, a “battle of the books” erupted between which two groups ?

   A. abolitionists and enthusiasts for slavery B. round-earthers and flat-earthers C. the Welsh and the Scots D. champions of ancient and modern learning...

2. What characteristics of seventeenth century Metaphysical poetry sparked the enthusiasm of modernist poets and critics ?

   A. its intellectual complexity B. its union of thought and passion C. its uncompromising engagement with politics D. A and B...

3. In what way does the Gothic novel of the 18th century differ from the modern English novel that began to emerge in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century ?

   A. The focus on the middle and working classes B. The consideration of the sensibilities of the protagonists C. Plots taken from everyday life D. The exploration of cultural taboos...

4. Which of the following phrases best characterizes the late-nineteenth century aesthetic movement which widened the breach between artists and the reading public, sowing the seeds of modernism ?

   A. art for intellect’s sake B. art for God’s sake C. art for the masses D. art for art’s sake...

5. Which of the following phrases best characterizes the late-nineteenth century aesthetic movement which widened the breach between artists and the reading public, sowing the seeds of modernism ?

   A. art for intellect’s sake B. art for God’s sake C. art for the masses D. art for art’s sake...

6. ____________is a late 20th century play written by a woman ?

   A. Queen Cristina B. Top Girls C. Camille D. The Homecoimg...

7. According to Dr. Michael Webster in his essay, “Poetic Modes in the late 19th and early 20th Century,” which of the following is NOT a poetic mode of this time period ?

   A. Genteel B. Symbolist C. Impressionist D. Decadent...

8. The poem ’The Battle of Maldon’ celebrates events which took place in the 10th century, but who was it between______________?

   A. Danes and English B. Dutch and English C. Normans and English D. French and English...

9. Which of the following contributed to the growing awareness in the Late Victorian Period of the immense human, economic, and political costs of running an empire ?

   A. the India Mutiny in 1857 B. the Boer War in the south of Africa C. the Jamaica Rebellion in 1865 D. all of the above...

10. Which of the following contributed to the growing awareness in the Late Victorian Period of the immense human, economic, and political costs of running an empire ?

    A. the India Mutiny in 1857 B. the Boer War in the south of Africa C. the Jamaica Rebellion in 1865 D. all of the above...