PG TRB ENGLISH ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM 1400-1600 - Poetry - Edmund Spenser - Prothalamion and Epithalamion.

PG TRB ENGLISH ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I ENGLISH LITERATURE FROM 1400-1600 - Poetry - Edmund Spenser - Prothalamion and Epithalamion.

1. In "Prothalamion," Spenser celebrates the betrothal of the daughters of which nobleman?

A. The Earl of Leicester

B. The Earl of Essex

C. The Earl of Somerset

D. The Earl of Worcester

2. What is the recurring refrain in "Prothalamion"?

A. "Sweet Themmes! runne softly, till I end my Song."

B. "And let the woods resound with joyful lay."

C. "The woods shall to me answer and my Eccho ring."

D. "For love is a celestial harmonie."

3. "Epithalamion" is a marriage song written to celebrate Spenser's own wedding to whom?

A. Elizabeth I

B. Elizabeth Boyle

C. Anne Boleyn

D. Lady Carey

4. How many stanzas does "Epithalamion" contain, which are often interpreted to correspond to the hours of the day?

A. 12

B. 24

C. 20

D. 16

5. The two swans in "Prothalamion" are symbolic of:

A. The poets Spenser and Sidney

B. The rivers Thames and Lee

C. The two brides, Lady Katherine and Lady Elizabeth Somerset

D. Queen Elizabeth and her lady-in-waiting

6. The title "Prothalamion" was coined by Spenser and means:

A. Before the wedding night

B. A song at the bridal chamber

C. A song before the bridal chamber

D. After the wedding song

7. In "Epithalamion," which mythological figure is invoked to "well thy lemmas love" and bless the marriage bed?

A. Juno

B. Venus

C. Diana

D. Cynthia

8. The "Prothalamion" begins with the poet in a melancholic mood, which is lifted by the sight of:

A. A grand palace

B. A group of nymphs gathering flowers

C. Two beautiful swans on the river

D. The Earl of Essex's return

9. What is the refrain that echoes through the stanzas of "Epithalamion"?

A. "That all the woods them answer and theyr eccho ring."

B. "My love is now my own, and I am his."

C. "Hymen io Hymen, Hymen they do shout."

D. "Run softly, till I end my song."

10. In "Prothalamion," Spenser contrasts the calm of the river with the turmoil of:

A. His own unrequited love

B. His fruitless time spent in the city and court

C. The ongoing war with Spain

D. The religious conflicts of the era

11. The structure of "Epithalamion," with its 365 long lines, is thought to represent:

A. The number of sonnets in "Amoretti"

B. The days of the year

C. The age of the poet

D. The number of books in "The Faerie Queene"

12. Which of the following is NOT a flower mentioned as being gathered by the nymphs in "Prothalamion"?

A. Violets

B. Roses

C. Daffodils

D. Lilies

13. In "Epithalamion," the poet expresses anxiety about nightfall, fearing the presence of:

A. Evil spirits and frightening goblins

B. The disapproval of his bride's family

C. The jealousy of other suitors

D. The brevity of his happiness

14. The "Prothalamion" was published in which year?

A. 1590

B. 1595

C. 1596

D. 1599

15. "Epithalamion" was published along with which other major work by Spenser?

A. The Shepheardes Calender

B. The Faerie Queene (Books I-III)

C. Complaints

D. Amoretti

16. In "Prothalamion," the two swans are described as being whiter than:

A. The snow on Pindus hill

B. The foam of the river

C. The goddess Venus herself

D. The love of Jove

17. The invocation in "Epithalamion" calls upon which group to help the poet sing?

A. The angels in heaven

B. The Muses

C. The shepherds of Arcadia

D. The birds of the forest

18. Which river is the primary setting for "Prothalamion"?

A. The Avon

B. The Thames

C. The Liffey

D. The Mulla

19. In "Epithalamion," the poet describes his bride's eyes as being "like saphyres shining bright." This is an example of which literary device?

A. Metaphor

B. Personification

C. Simile

D. Hyperbole

20. The final stanza of "Prothalamion" contains a tribute to which powerful courtier, whose house the swans swim towards?

A. Sir Walter Raleigh

B. The Earl of Leicester

C. Sir Philip Sidney

D. The Earl of Essex

21. In "Epithalamion", the poet asks the "merchants daughters" to cease their work and view his bride, comparing her favorably to:

A. The Queen of Sheba

B. Helen of Troy

C. The nymphs of Diana's train

D. The riches they seek from abroad

22. Both "Prothalamion" and "Epithalamion" are examples of what poetic genre?

A. Pastoral elegy

B. Epic

C. Lyric

D. Satire

23. In "Prothalamion," the nymphs make bridal crowns for the swans from "floures fit for fresh ladies head." This act symbolizes:

A. The nymphs' jealousy

B. The fleeting nature of beauty

C. The blessing of nature upon the marriage

D. A pagan ritual

24. In the final short stanza, or envoi, of "Epithalamion," the poet addresses whom?

A. His bride

B. His future children

C. His poem

D. God

25. The reference to "Leda's twin" in "Prothalamion" is a mythological allusion to the story of:

A. Leda and the Swan (Zeus)

B. Apollo and Daphne

C. Orpheus and Eurydice

D. Cupid and Psyche

26. In "Epithalamion," what sound does the poet wish to hear to mark the passage of time during the wedding night?

A. The cry of the owl

B. The song of the nightingale

C. The town clock striking the hours

D. The sound of minstrels playing

27. The term "spousal verse" used in "Prothalamion" directly refers to:

A. An elegy

B. A sonnet sequence

C. A marriage song

D. A complaint

28. Which of the following best describes the overall tone of "Epithalamion"?

A. Melancholic and reflective

B. Satirical and critical

C. Joyful, celebratory, and sacred

D. Somber and mournful

29. In "Prothalamion," the poet mentions his own "long fruitlesse stay / In Princes Court." This is a reference to his:

A. Disappointment in not receiving greater patronage or position

B. Unsuccessful attempts to marry a noblewoman

C. Banishment from the court of Queen Elizabeth

D. Years spent in military service abroad

30. The final prayer in "Epithalamion" is for:

A. Wealth and prosperity

B. A large and virtuous progeny

C. A long and happy life together

D. Forgiveness for any earthly sins

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