John Milton: Exam Questions and Answers John Milton: Exam Questions and Answers (2004–2023) Question: In Paradise Lost Milton invokes his 'Heavenly Muse', 'Urania', at the beginning of which two books? Options: (A) Book I (B) Book IV (C) Book IX (D) Book VII Answer: (A) and (D) Explanation: Milton invokes Urania, the muse of astronomy and heavenly inspiration, at the beginning of Book I and Book VII of *Paradise Lost*. Question: Which of the following statement is NOT true of Areopagitica? Options: (a) It was published in 1644. (b) It argues for the liberty of Unlicensed Printing. (c) It pleads for British privileges regarding Free Trade. (d) It is a speech addressed to the Parliament of England. Answer: (c) Explanation: *Areopagitica* is John Milton's prose polemic defending freedom of the press and arguing against censorship. It does not deal wit...
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