The distinction between comedy and tragedy which characterized classical drama was first forgotten during what period in England ?

Related Mcqs:

1. The first regular English comedy, based on the model of the Latin comedy, is attributed to___________?

   A. Nicholas Udall
   B. Thomas Colwell
   C. Lord Burghley
   D. none of the above

2. What does a prologue serve to do in a Greek tragedy or comedy ?

   A. Introduce the main characters
   B. Preview the play’s conclusion
   C. Provide insight into the play’s mythological background
   D. Remind the viewers of what kind of play they are viewing

3. Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debra Schwartz, Greek “new comedy” was often characterized as being ?

   A. Highly sexual
   B. Violent
   C. Satirical
   D. Dull and political

4. Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debora Schwartz, Greek “old comedy” was often characterized as being ?

   A. Highly sexual
   B. Not comedic at all
   C. Satirical and political
   D. Grounded in religion

5. The term Electra Complex has originated from a tragedy entitled Electra. Who is the author of his tragedy ?

   A. Aeschylus
   B. Sophocles
   C. Euripides
   D. Seneca

6. Romance, classical structure, and festive elements had already begun to come together in drama when what author began writing ?

   A. Chaucer
   B. Langland
   C. Homer
   D. Shakespeare

7. The fine arts flourished in Elizabethan England. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Edmund Spenser were some of the more famous playwrights and poets of the time. Drama, music, songs, and art were popular with noblemen and commoners alike. Exploring certain topics, however, was considered taboo in any art form. What was a strictly forbidden subject ?

   A. Sexuality
   B. Criticism of the queen
   C. Murder
   D. Witchcraft

8. During the period of which king did Chaucer fight in the English Army for the Hundred Years’ War between France and England ?

   A. William I
   B. Edward II
   C. William II
   D. Edward III

9. What text greatly popularized the sonnet form in England during the Elizabethan period ?

   A. “Astrophil and Stella”
   B. “Utopia”
   C. “Paradise Lost”
   D. “Canterbury Tales”

10. Which events in and after the 1960s contributed significantly to the decentralization of England from London to a more regional focus, ultimately also making way for a less homogenous vision of England and the popularity of postcolonial fiction ?

    A. Radio announcers were permitted to speak in regional dialects and multicultural accents.
    B. The Arts Council designated many of its resources to supporting regional arts councils.
    C. Regional radio and television stations appeared throughout the country.
    D. all of the above