Which British dominion achieved independence in 1921-22, following the Easter Rising of 1916 ?

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1. Which British dominion achieved independence in 1921-22, following the Easter Rising of 1916 ?

   A. the southern counties of Ireland
   B. Canada
   C. Ulster
   D. India

2. In what way(s) did the events of the Easter Rising affect the work of writers ?

   A. it led many Irish writers to criticize British colonial practices
   B. it led to more depictions of violence and sacrifice in Irish literature
   C. it inspired Irish writers to create an Irish national identity
   D. All of the Above

3. In what year did the Easter Rising occur ?

   A. 1901
   B. 1916
   C. 1922
   D. 1934

4. Which event(s) caused the Easter Rising ?

   A. an increase in Irish nationalism
   B. the Irish desire for independence
   C. the formation of the secret, revolutionary IRB
   D. All of the Above

5. The ambitious spirits of his brother chieftain Sassacus, had ever aspired to dominion over the allied tribes – and immediately after the appearance of the English, the same temper was manifest in a jealousy of their encroachments. He employed all his art and influence and authority, to unite the tribes for the extirpation of the dangerous invaders. Mononotto, on the contrary, averse to all hostility, and foreseeing no danger from them, was the advocate of a hospitable reception, and pacific conduct. What does “extirpation” mean ?

   A. Execution
   B. Going to extremes
   C. Extermination
   D. Expatriating

6. Which of the following characters from “The Canterbury Tales” might represent the rising middle class of the 14th century ?

   A. The merchant
   B. The knight
   C. The prioress
   D. The plowman

7. Which of the following has been a significant development in British theater since the abolition of censorship in 1968 ?

   A. the rise of workshops and the collaborative ethos
   B. the diversifying impact of playwrights from the former colonies
   C. the death of the musical
   D. all but C

8. Which of the following has been a significant development in British theater since the abolition of censorship in 1968 ?

   A. the rise of workshops and the collaborative ethos
   B. the diversifying impact of playwrights from the former colonies
   C. the death of the musical
   D. all but C

9. Thomas kyd (1558-95) achieved great popularity with which of his first work ?

   A. The Rare Triumphs of love and fortune
   B. The Spanish Tragedy
   C. Jeronimo
   D. Cornelia

10. Which of the following statements best describes the “British East India Company ?”

    A. The British East India Company was originally a group of London businessmen engaged in importing spices from South Asia.
    B. The British East India Company first entered South Asia as importers of British Tea.
    C. The British East India Company was essentially a covert British army.
    D. Both A and B