Recalling Events
Literary Terms
Historical Background
Recalling Events part 2
Allusions
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Why has Lucifer fallen from Heaven?
He attempted to defeat God; he saw himself as a superior being.
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Define epic poetry
What is a poem that is very long (several books in length)and tells the story of a protagonist who travels long distances to achieve a goal
100
Who is the author of this poem?
John Milton
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What is the name of the archangel that is speaking to Adam in Book 11-12?
Michael
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What allusion appears in book 1, part 2? A. the birth of Jesus B. the tower of Babel C. the story of Abraham D. the story of Moses
What is the story of Moses (d)
200
Where is Satan imprisoned after his fall?
a lake of fire
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What is an allusion?
The practice of making a casual or indirect reference to something
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What historical event is the basis of this poem?
the British Civil War
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According to the angel, what will be the pattern of human behavior as time goes on?
The good will continue, the bad will not
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Name at least one of Satan's fallen angels.
What is <>
300
What is the name of Satan's main assistant?
Beelzebub
300
What is metonymy?
A figure of speech that uses the name of one object or concept to describe another to which it is related
300
Who was the king of England at the time the war began?
King Charles I.
300
What muse does the narrator call to in this story?
the Holy Spirit
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What is the first biblical allusion described in book 11?
What is the story of Noah
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When speaking to Adam, who or what does the angel say will “bruise the serpent's head”?
the resurrection and the crucifixion of Jesus
400
What is a theme
What is the central idea or message of a piece of literature; the "moral" of the story.
400
True or False: the author was one of the richest men in England when he wrote this.
What is false
400
Why does Satan decide to stay in Hell?
He believes it is better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.
400
What famous mythical creature stands watch over the River Styx?
Medusa
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According to the angel, how can Adam and Eve achieve paradise within themselves?
through virtue, patience, and love
500
What does "en media res" mean?
"in the middle"; refers to the way in which all epic poetry begins.
500
What was the author's purpose for writing this poem?
What is to justify the ways of God to mankind.
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What event is occurring in part 1 of book 2?
The fallen angels are debating their future
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What is the "tri-colored bow" mentioned in book 11?
A rainbow; the sign of the promise God made, saying that he would never flood the earth again.
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