PG TRB ENGLISH ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM 1400-1600 - Drama - Ben Jonson - Every Man in His Humour.

PG TRB ENGLISH ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM 1400-1600 - Drama - Ben Jonson - Every Man in His Humour.

1. What is the primary "humour" of the character Captain Bobadill?

A. Cowardly braggadocio B. Naivete and a desire to be fashionable C. Obsessive jealousy D. Melancholy over his son

2. Which character is obsessed with the idea of his wife's infidelity and is consumed by jealousy?

A. Knowell B. Matthew C. Stephen D. Kitely

3. The original version of the play, published in the 1598 Quarto, was set in which city?

A. London B. Venice C. Florence D. Rome

4. What is the name of Knowell's son, who is the subject of his father's paternal anxiety?

A. Master Stephen B. Edward Knowell C. Master Matthew D. Wellbred

5. The play's title refers to the medieval psychological theory that personality is determined by the balance of four bodily fluids, known as:

A. Elements B. Mores C. Humours D. Temperaments

6. Who is the servant who enjoys creating mischief by disguising himself and manipulating others?

A. Formal B. Brainworm C. Cob D. Downright

7. The character who is a country gull aspiring to be a city gentleman is:

A. Knowell B. Wellbred C. Master Stephen D. Formal

8. Ben Jonson's play satirizes the foibles and absurdities of which social group?

A. The nobility B. The working class C. The London bourgeoisie and aspiring gentry D. The clergy

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the four traditional humours?

A. Phlegm B. Blood C. Bile D. Water

10. Who is the water-bearer and husband of the famously shrewish Tib?

A. Formal B. Cob C. Downright D. Master Stephen

11. What is the relationship between Master Stephen and Old Knowell?

A. Master Stephen is his son B. Master Stephen is his nephew C. Master Stephen is his servant D. Master Stephen is his friend

12. The play is considered a foundational text in the development of which dramatic genre?

A. Revenge tragedy B. City comedy C. Pastoral drama D. Masque

13. Who is the "plain dealer" character who is often frustrated by the affectations of others?

A. Wellbred B. Formal C. Downright D. Kitely

14. What is the profession of the character Justice Clement, who presides over the play's climax?

A. Lawyer B. Merchant C. Judge D. Soldier

15. The play's plot revolves around the attempts of various characters to outwit each other, often leading to:

A. Tragic outcomes B. Physical violence C. Comic confusion and mistaken identities D. Romantic entanglements

16. What is the relationship between Wellbred and Bridget?

A. They are siblings B. They are married C. They are cousins D. They are in love

17. Which character's humour is a desire to be seen as a poet, despite a lack of talent?

A. Master Stephen B. Downright C. Master Matthew D. Knowell

18. The play's ending resolves the various conflicts and misunderstandings through the intervention of:

A. A series of duels B. A wise old judge C. A supernatural event D. A romantic wedding

19. Who is the "Formal" character, acting as a stereotypical clerk or city official?

A. Justice Clement B. Formal C. Master Stephen D. Bobadill

20. The revised version of the play, published in the 1616 Folio, was performed by which famous company?

A. The Admiral's Men B. The Queen's Men C. The Lord Chamberlain's Men D. The King's Men

21. The play's satirical purpose is to expose and ridicule the affectations and follies of a particular segment of society, known as:

A. The 'humour' characters B. The 'wise' characters C. The 'moral' characters D. The 'plotters'

22. Who is the character who acts as a foil to the fashionable city-dwellers, representing plain country sense?

A. Wellbred B. Downright C. Master Matthew D. Master Stephen

23. In what way does Kitely's humour manifest itself?

A. He pretends to be a great soldier B. He writes bad poetry C. He becomes consumed by unreasonable jealousy D. He is a gullible fool from the country

24. Who is the cunning lawyer-turned-justice who resolves the play's confusions?

A. Justice Clement B. Justice Formal C. Justice Downright D. Justice Knowell

25. The play's subtitle is often forgotten, but it is important for understanding the play's theme. The subtitle is:

A. 'A City Comedy' B. 'The Humours of London' C. 'The True Measure of Man' D. 'A Comedy of Humours'

26. Which character is a city gentleman who is a friend of Edward Knowell and a key instigator of the play's mischief?

A. Downright B. Wellbred C. Kitely D. Master Matthew

27. What is the profession of the character Knowell?

A. Soldier B. Gentleman C. Merchant D. Clerk

28. Ben Jonson's plays often feature a figure who acts as a mouthpiece for the playwright's own views. In *Every Man in His Humour*, this character is often identified as:

A. Kitely B. Brainworm C. Justice Clement D. Knowell

29. What is the central conflict of the play?

A. The rivalry between two noble families B. A tragic love story C. The exposure and correction of human follies and affectations D. A battle between good and evil

30. The character Bobadill’s boasts about his military prowess are a source of great humour, as he is revealed to be:

A. A true military hero B. An incompetent coward C. A wise philosopher D. A kind and gentle man

Share: