英美文学题库.docx

1、英美文学题库Chapter I An Introduction to Old and Medieval English Literature & The Renaissance Period I. Choose the right answer:1. Dr. Faustus is a play based on the _legend of a magician aspiring for _ and finally meeting his tragic end as a result of selling his soul to the Devil.A.British/ immoralityB

2、.French/moneyC.German/knowledgeD.American/political powerAnswer: C (可参考课本P21)2. _, is a typical example of Old English poetry, is regarded today as the national epic of the Anglo-Saxons.A.The Wifes Complaint B.BeowulfC.The Dream of the RoodD.The SeafarerAnswer: B (可参考课本P1)3.Its Chaucer alone who, fo

3、r the first time in English literature, presented to us a comprehensive realistic picture of the English Society in his masterpiece_.A.The Canterbury TalesB.The Legend of Good WomenC.Troilus and CriseydeD. The Romaunt of the Rose.Answer: A (可参考课本P4)4. The Essence of Renaissance, the most significant

4、 intellectual movement, was_.A. Geographical explorationB. Religious reformationC. Publishing and translationD. Humanism.Answer: D (可参考课本P8)5. “Prince Arthurs greatest mission is his search for Gloriana, with whom he has fallen in love through a love vision.”The two figures come from_.A.Paradise Los

5、t B.Dr. FaustusC.The Faerie QueeneD.HamletAnswer: C (可参考课本P13)6. In “Sonnet 18”, Shakespeare_.A.Meditate on the destructive power of time and eternal beauty by poetry.B.Satirize humans vanity.C.Predict the eternity of love.D.Eulogize the power of the beauty.Answer: A (P37)7. _ gave new vigor to the

6、blank verse with his “mighty lines” and make blank verse the principle vehicle of expression in drama.A.Surrey B.WyattC.MarloweD.SidneyAnswer: C (P21)8. Shakespeares greatest tragedies are the following works except_.A.HamletB.King LearC.Romeo and JulietD.OthelloAnswer: C (P33)9. The Renaissance ref

7、ers to between 14th-mid-17th century, which was under the reign of Queen_and absolute monarchy in England reached its summit, and in which the real mainstream (真正的文学主流) was _.A.Victoria/poetry B.Elizabeth/ drama C.Mary/ novel D.James/ dramaAnswer: B (P11)10. In The Legend of Good Women, Chaucer used

8、 for the first time in English the rhymed couplet of iambic pentameter, which is to be called later_.A.The Spenserian stanza B.The heroic couplet C.The blank verse D.The free verseAnswer: B (P5) 11. The Redcrosse Knight in “The Faerie Queene” stands for_, and Una stands for_.A.bravery/ chastity B.ho

9、liness/ truth C.error/ delivery D.true gentleman/ lady. Answer: B (P16) 12. Which of the following is NOT regarded as one of the characteristics of Renaissance?A.Rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture.B.Attempt to remove the old feudalist ideas in Medieval Europe.C.Exaltation of mans pursuit

10、 of happiness in his life, and tolerance of mans foibles.D.Praise of mans efforts in soul delivery and personal salvation.Answer: D (P7) 13. “The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” is an example of _.A.Metaphor B.Simile C.Irony D.PersonificationAnswer: A (P55)14. _ introduced the Petrarchan so

11、nnet into England.A.Anglos/ Saxons B.Normans/ Anglo-Saxons C.Greeks/ Romans D.Romans/ NormansAnswer: B (P11) 15. It is _ alone who, for the first time in English literature presented to us a comprehensive realistic picture of the English society of his time and created a whole gallery of vivid chara

12、cters from all walks of life.A.Edmund Spenser B.Geoffrey Chaucer C.William Shakespeare D.John DonneAnswer: B (P4)16. The following belong to the characteristics of metaphysical poetry represented by John Donne except_.A.Conceits B.Actual imagery and simple diction C.Argumentative form D.Elegant styl

13、eAnswer: D (P63)17. Paradise Lost is actually a story taken from_.A.Greek Mythology B.Roman legend C.The Old Testament D.The New TestamentAnswer: C (P73) 18. In “Paradise Lost”, Satan says “We may with more successful hope resolve/ To wage by force or guile eternal war, / Irreconcilable to our grand

14、 Foe” What does the “Eternal war” mean?A.To remove God from his throne B.To burn the Heaven DownC.To corrupt Gods creation of man and woman-Adam and Eve D.To beguile into a snake to threaten mans lifeAnswer: C (P71, 节选部分在P75)19. _, the first of the great tragedies, is generally regarded as Shakespea

15、res most popular play on the stage, for it has the qualities of a “blood-and-thunder” thriller and a philosophical exploration of life and death.A.The Merchant of Venice B.Hamlet C.King Lear D.The Winters TaleAnswer: B (P33) 20. It was _and _ the two conquests that provided the source for the rise a

16、nd growth of English literature.A.Anglos/ Saxons B.Normans/ Anglo-Saxons C.Romans/ Normans D.Greeks/ RomansAnswer: B (P1)21. Paradise Lost is _s masterpiece, which is an epic in 12 books, written in blank verse, about the heroic revolt of Satan against Gods authority.A.John Donne B.Christopher Marlo

17、we C.John Milton D.Edmund SpenserAnswer: C (P71) 22. The following description fit into Milton except_.A.a great revolutionary poet of the 17th century B.an outstanding political pamphleteerC.a great stylist and master of blank verse D.a kind of elegant and refine style.Answer: D (P70-73) 23. _is no

18、t written by John Milton.A.Samson Agonistes B.Paradise Lost C.Paradise regained D.TamburlaineAnswer: D (P71)24. Marlows greatest achievement is that he perfected the blank verse, and he is regarded as the pioneer of English drama, which of the following is not written by him?A.Tamburlaine B.The Jew

19、of Malta C.The Passionate to His Love D.The Sun RisingAnswer: D (P20) 25. _Essays is the first example of that genre in English literature, which has been recognized as an important landmark in the development of English prose.A.John Miltons B.Francis Bacons C.MontaignesD.Thomas GraysAnswer: B (P58)

20、 26. _Was known as “the poets poet”.A.William ShakespeareB.Edmund Spenser C.John Donne D.John MiltonAnswer: B (P15)27. “And we will make thee beds of roses / And a thousand fragrant posies/ A cap of flowers, and a kirtle/ Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle.” The above lines are probably taken fro

21、m_.A.Spensers The Faerie Queene B.John Donnes The Sun RisingC.Shakespeares Sonnet 18 D.Marlows The Passionate Shepherd to His Love.Answer: D (P28) 28. Which of the following statement best illustrates the theme of Shakespeares Sonnet 18?A.The speaker eulogizes the power of Nature. B.The speaker sati

22、rizes human vanity.C.The speaker praises the power of artistic creation. D.The speaker meditates on mans salvation. Answer: C (P37)II. Read the quoted part and answer the questions:1.“For herein Fortune shows herself more kindThan is her custom. It is still her useTo let the wretched man outlive his

23、 wealth,To view with hollow eye and wrinkled browAn age of poverty; from which lingring penanceOf such misery doth she cut me off” 1.Identify the title of the works and author.2.Explain “from whichcut me off”.3.What happened to him, which caused the words?参考答案:The lines are from “The Merchant of Ven

24、ice”, William Shakespeare. (P48)2) This sentence means she, Lady Fortune(命运女神), is more kind to him because she is taking away both his wealth and life.3) The speaker is Antonio, its said that his ship have all been lost, and he is penniless, and will have to pay the pound of flesh. (Because Shylock

25、 has made a strange bond that requires Antonio to pay him a pound of flesh if he cant repay him the money that he borrowed for his friend in due time.) (P38)2.“Read not to contract and confuse, not to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider”1)Identify

26、the work and author.2)What idea does the passage express?参考答案：1) The sentence comes from “Of Studies” written by Francis Bacon. (P61)2) The Sentence talks about the proper way to read: When you read, dont be puzzled by the content of the book; dont take it for granted; dont quote too much from the b

27、ook; before accepting its idea, youd better think about its shortcomings and consider it from all sides.3.“ Nor lose possession of that fair thou owst;Nor shall death brag thou wanderst in his shade,When in eternal lines to time thou growst:So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,So long lives t

28、his, and this gives life to thee.1) Where does the poem comes from? Who wrote it?What does “eternal lines” mean?Interpret it briefly.参考答案：1) The poem is “ Shall I Compare thee to a Summers Day”, by Shakespeare. (P38)2) Eternal lines means the lines of the poem and other sonnets. (P38) 3) It means: y

29、ou will not lose your beauty, and death will not threaten you with darkness, either. As long as man can live in the world, they will see your beauty in my lines of my poem, which has given you eternal life. (Or A nice summers day is usually transient, but the beauty in poetry can last for ever. (P37

30、)4.“ All is no lost: the unconquerable will,And study of revenge, immortal hate,And courage never to submit or yield:And what is else not to be overcome?Irreconcilable to our grand Foe”1) Please identify the poem and the poet.2) Interpret“all is not lost”.3) What does the whole passage mean?参考答案：1)

31、It is taken from John Miltons “Paradise Lost”.(P74)2) “all is not lost” is the word from Satan-Satan and other angels rebel against God, but they are driven from Heaven into hell. In the fire of the hell, Satan is determined to fight back, just like what he says: not all is lost, the unconquerable will, the deep hatred, and the courage to fight till death still remain. (P71)3) This passage shows Satans will not to submit (服从), and the desire to long for freedom; to beg God for mercy and worship his power is more shameful a