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Important MCQs on Elizabethan drama and University Wits  Here are 50 Important MCQs on Elizabethan drama and University Wits (PART 2)   1. In Christopher Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus," what is the name of Faustus's servant?    a) Robin    b) Wagner    c) Mephistopheles    d) Lucifer    - Answer: a) Robin 2. Which character in Thomas Kyd's "The Spanish Tragedy" seeks revenge for the murder of his son?    a) Hieronimo    b) Bel-Imperia    c) Lorenzo    d) Horatio    - Answer: a) Hieronimo 3. In Robert Greene's "Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay," what is the name of the magical brass head created by Friar Bacon?    a) Bungay    b) Lucifer    c) Trice    d) Vortiger    - Answer: c) Trice 4. Which character in George Peele's "The Old Wives' Tale" is transformed into an ape?    a) Gerrold    b) Tormiella ...

Mulk Raj Anand’s short story Two Lady Rams | Summary | Analysis | Themes  Mulk Raj Anand’s short story "Two Lady Rams" is a humorous yet poignant exploration of polygamy and the status of women in colonial India. The story is part of the collection Man Whose Name Did Not Appear in the Census and Other Stories. It centers on Lalla Jhinda Ram, a contractor who receives a knighthood from the government for his services. This honor, however, becomes the catalyst for a domestic conflict involving his two wives, Sukhi and Sakuntala. Jhinda Ram, proud of his new title, anticipates attending the award ceremony. The invitation, however, specifies that only one "Lady Ram" can accompany him. This restriction sets off a rivalry between Sukhi, his first wife, and Sakuntala, his second. Initially, Ram decides to take Sakuntala, the younger and presumably more appealing wife, to the ceremony. His servants, loyal and perhaps gossipy, inform Sukhi of this decision, ig...

IMPORTANT JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS IN ENGLISH LITERARY HISTORY Here we are providing the important PERIODICALS, magazines and journals produced in English Literary History.  LITERARY SPHERE   Here’s a list of members or contributors related to each of these journals: 1. The Tatler (1709-1711) - Founded by Richard Steele (not Daniel Defoe), with contributions by Joseph Addison.     2. The Spectator (1711-1712) - Joseph Addison and Richard Steele were key figures. 3. The Rambler (1750-1752) - Samuel Johnson was the main contributor. 4. The Monthly Review (1749-1845) - Founded by Ralph Griffiths. 5. The Critical Review (1756-1815) - Edited by Tobias Smollett. 6. The Edinburgh Review (1802-1925) - Founded by Francis Jeffrey, with contributions from Henry Brougham and Walter Scott. 7. The Quarterly Review (1809-1902) - Founded by John Murray, contributors include Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey. 8. Blackwood's Magazine (1817-present) - Founded by William ...

Important Contemporary Literature MCQs | English Literature | UGC NET | SET | GATE  1. Which novel by Margaret Atwood won the Booker Prize in 2019?      a) The Handmaid's Tale      b) Oryx and Crake      c) Alias Grace      d) **The Testaments** (Correct Answer) 2. The literary magazine "Granta" is known for publishing works of which genre?      a) Science Fiction      b) Historical Fiction      c) **New Fiction** (Correct Answer)      d) Romance 3. Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020?      a) Louise Glück      b) Haruki Murakami      c) Olga Tokarczuk (Correct Answer)      d) Peter Handke 4. Which book by Salman Rushdie was longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2019?      a) Midnight's Children      b) The Satanic Verses      c) **Quicho...

Pandita Ramabai's "A Testimony of Our Inexhaustible Treasure"| Summary| Analysis| Themes VISIT : LITERARY SPHERE  This blog will help students understand Pandita Ramabai's "A Testimony of Our Inexhaustible Treasure" as an autobiography reflecting her life across various cultural contexts, times, and practices. They will see that the book covers her spiritual journey and offers a space for secular self-examination. It becomes evident that Ramabai's work transcends a single genre, making it hard to categorize her strictly. She addressed many issues, earning her titles such as feminist, diasporic writer, educationist, social reformer, spiritual leader, empowered woman, and humanitarian. As students of English literature, they will analyze her diverse literary contributions, including books, essays, pamphlets, letters, translations, and her autobiography, which is the focus of this section. An autobiography is a crucial source of understanding ...

THOMAS HARDY'S LIFE ,CHRONOLOGY AND CHARACTERS  ⬛ Thomas Hardy: Key Points Early Life and Background - Born: June 2, 1840, Higher Bockhampton, Dorset, England. - Family: Son of a stonemason and a well-read mother. - Education: Local schools, apprenticed to architect John Hicks. Literary Career - First Novel: "Desperate Remedies" (1871). - Breakthrough: "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1874). - Wessex Setting: Created a fictional region based on rural England. Major Works - "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1874): Introduced Wessex; characters Bathsheba Everdene, Gabriel Oak. - "The Return of the Native" (1878): Tragic tale on Egdon Heath; characters Eustacia Vye, Clym Yeobright. - "The Mayor of Casterbridge" (1886): Story of Michael Henchard’s rise and fall. - "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891): Critique of Victorian morality; character Tess Durbeyfield. - "Jude the Obscure" (1895): Controversial work on...

Important MCQs on Dalit Writers for UGC NET English 👉👉 Click to learn about : ALL IMPORTANT DALIT WRITERS FOR UGC NET ENGLISH Here are 50 important MCQs on Dalit Writers for UGC NET Visit LITERARY SPHERE for more such MCQs 1. Who is considered the father of Dalit literature in India?    a. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar    b. Jyotirao Phule    c. Sharan Kumar Limbale    d. Baburao Bagul Ans: a 2. What is the primary theme of Dalit literature?    a. Romantic love    b. Mysticism    c. Social injustice and caste oppression    d. Nature and landscapes Ans: c 3. Which book is written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?    a. Annihilation of Caste    b. Waiting for a Visa    c. Joothan    d. Akkarmashi Ans: a 4. Who authored the book "Joothan"?    a. Om Prakash Valmiki    b. Arundhati Roy    c. Laxman Gaikwad    d. Namdeo Dhasal Ans: a 5. Which...