Literary Sphere

MCQs on History of English Literature 25 Moderate to Hard MCQs on History of English Literature Who is considered the first named English poet? a) Chaucer b) Caedmon c) Bede d) Cynewulf Answer: b) Caedmon Explanation: Caedmon, a 7th-century monk, is credited as the earliest English poet whose name is known. Which poem is associated with the Norman Conquest of 1066? a) Beowulf b) The Wanderer c) The Battle of Maldon d) The Song of Roland Answer: d) The Song of Roland Explanation: Though French, it reflects the Norman influence that came to England post-1066. Which of the following poets is most associated with the term “metaphysical poetry”? a) Ben Jonson b) John Donne c) Edmund Spenser d) Philip Sidney Answer: b) John Donne Explanation: Donne’s intellectual and spiritu...