Paradise Lost
From what time period was Paradise Lost?
The Renaissance
What is the opening line of Sonnet 18?
"Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?"
What is the time period for when this story was written?
The Neoclassical Period (1660-1798)
During what period is Beowulf from?
Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period (450-1066)
What news is broken to Mrs. Mallard at the beginning of the story?
The news of her husband's death.
Who is the author of "Paradise Lost"
John Milton.
What does the speaker say often happens to the gold complexion of the sun?
It is often dimmed.
What does Crusoe decide to do when he sees the natives chasing two others?
He decides to save one of the pursued natives and make him his servant.
What did Beowulf feel on his cheek during the fight?
Grendel's breath.
Who tells Mrs. Mallard about her husband's death?
Her sister Josephine.
What brought death into the world according to the excerpt?
The fruit of the forbidden tree.
What shakes the darling buds of May?
Rough winds
What name does Crusoe give to the native he saves?
Friday
What did Beowulf hold after the final struggle?
Grendel's arm.
What does Mrs. Mallard whisper to herself repeatedly after hearing the news?
"Free, free, free!"
Who is asked for help with the adventurous song in the excerpt?
The Heav'nly Muse.
What will give life to the person being addressed as long as men can breathe or eyes can see?
The poem itself.
What does *** do to show his submission to Crusoe?
He lays his head on the ground and places Crusoe's foot on his head.
What did the people see hanging in the hall?
Grendel's arm and shoulder.
What does Mrs. Mallard do after the initial shock of her husband's death?
She goes to her room alone and sits in a comfortable armchair.
What did the forbidden fruit bring into the world?
Death and suffering
What does the speaker say will not lose possession of the fair the person possesses?
The person's eternal summer.
What does Friday suggest they do with the bodies of the two men he buried?
Dig them up and eat them
Who was the king during the battle with Grendel?
Hrothgar
What ultimately happens to Mrs. Mallard at the end of the story?
She dies from a heart attack.