Grammar quiz

 Francis Bacon’s “Of Studies” and “Of Revenge” : Of Studies – Important Lines “Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”   “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” “Crafty men contemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them.” “Histories make men wise; poets witty; the mathematics subtle.” Of Revenge – Important Lines “Revenge is a kind of wild justice.”   “In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.”   “A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.”   “The glory of a man is to pass by an offence.”   “That which is past is gone and irrevocable Dream children lamb important lines from text “Children love to listen to stories about their elders, when they were children.”  → Beautiful opening line about memory and storytelling. “She was...

Test 1 from  Dream Children: A Reverie, Of Studies, Of Revenge, and Waiting for Godot. 1. In Doctor Faustus, why does Faustus ultimately reject theology? A) It is too difficult B) It promises limited power C) It leads to eternal punishment D) It lacks practical value 2. The phrase “A sound magician is a mighty god” reflects Faustus’s: A) Humility B) Arrogance C) Doubt D) Fear 3. Mephistophilis explains hell as: A) A physical place B) A state of mind C) Absence of God D) Fire and torture 4. In Dream Children, the children symbolize: A) Reality B) Lost dreams C) Lamb’s imagination D) Social criticism 5. The revelation at the end of Dream Children suggests: A) Children are real B) The narrator is dreaming C) The past is unchanged D) The future is hopeful 6. In Of Studies, Bacon states studies serve for: A) Wealth B) Delight, ornament, ability C) Fame D) Power 7. “Reading maketh a full man” implies: A) Reading gives knowledge B) Reading gives wealth C) Reading gives power D) Reading gi...

UNIT- 1 : Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe 1) With the help of Mephistophilis, to which place does Faustus travelled in the dragon chariot to view the whole universe? A:) venice B:) olympus C:) cathedral D:) European cities Ans. B.Olymphus   2) Fill the blank with appropriate word “Be a _____, Faustus; heap up gold,” A:) physician B:) theologist C:) justinian D:) mathematician Ans Physician. 3) Comprehend the below given play’s line (from Doctor Faustus) q.no: 3 and 4 “ Lines, circle, scenes, letters, and characters; Ay, these are most that Faustus most desires. O, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotent, Is promised to the studious artizan! All things that move between the quit poles” What is the meaning of ‘omnipotent’ A:) Faustus B:) Angel C:) Devil D:) God   Correct option: D 4) Comprehend the below given play’s line (from Doctor Faustus) q.no: 3 and 4 “ Lines, circle, scenes, letters, and characters; Ay, these are most that Faustus most de...

Christopher Marlowe – Important Points 1. Christopher Marlowe was a famous Elizabethan dramatist and poet. ,2. His famous tragedy is Doctor Faustus. 3. Doctor Faustus is a tragedy about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power. 4. His important works include: Tamburlaine Edward II Hero and Leander The Jew of Malta Doctor Faustus The Massacre at Paris Tragedy of Dido 5. Marlowe’s heroes are not kings or princes, but powerful individuals from humble backgrounds. 6. In Tamburlaine, the hero is a shepherd who becomes a great conqueror. 7. In Doctor Faustus, the hero is a poor scholar who seeks unlimited knowledge and power. 8. Ben Jonson called Marlowe’s powerful poetic style “ Marlowe’s Mighty Line.” 9. Marlowe widely used blank verse in his plays, especially in Doctor Faustus. 10. Because of his great contribution to drama, Marlowe is called the “ Morning Star of Elizabethan Drama.” 11. Gothe said Dr. faustus " how greatly it is all planned".  12. ...

Who wrote Waiting for Godot ? A) Shakespeare B) Samuel Beckett C) Eliot D) Shaw Answer: B) Samuel Beckett The play belongs to the Theatre of the ______. A) Comedy B) Tragedy C) Absurd D) Epic Answer: C) Absurd The two main characters are: A) Pozzo and Lucky B) Vladimir and Estragon C) Hamlet and Horatio D) Didi and Lucky Answer: B) Vladimir and Estragon Vladimir’s nickname is: A) Gogo B) Didi C) Lucky D) Boy Answer: B) Didi Estragon’s nickname is: A) Gogo B) Didi C) Lucky D) Pozzo Answer: A) Gogo Estragon struggles with his: A) Hat B) Boots C) Coat D) Rope Answer: B) Boots The play has ______ acts. A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: B) Two Pozzo’s servant is: A) Lucky B) Boy C) Estragon D) Vladimir Answer: A) Lucky Who sends the message from Godot? A) Pozzo B) Lucky C) Boy D) Estragon Answer: C) Boy The stage mainly shows a: A) House B) Tree C) River D) Bridge Answer: B) Tree The play’s central action i...

Waiting for godot important lines  1. “Nothing to be done.” Answer: Vladimir 2. “Let’s go.” – “We can’t.” – “Why not?” – “We’re waiting for Godot.” Answer: Vladimir and Estragon 3. “Hope deferred maketh the something sick.” Answer: Vladimir 4. “People are bloody ignorant apes.” Answer: Estragon 5. “We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?” Answer: Estragon 6. “Was I sleeping, while the others suffered?” Answer: Vladimir 7.“Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it’s awful!” Answer: Estragon 8. “They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more.” Answer: Pozzo 9. “Let us not waste our time in idle discourse.” Answer: Vladimir 10. “The tears of the world are a constant quantity.” Answer: Pozzo 11. “I can’t go on like this.” Answer: Estragon 12. “You’re sure it was this evening?” Answer: Vladimir 13.“Nothing is certain when you’re about.” Answer: Estragon 14. “There’s man all over for you, blaming on his boots...