Seren's PhD trivia
What is the name of the book that Seren's PhD is based on? Bonus point: what does "Basilikon Doron" mean?
Basilikon Doron. Royal Gift
Who was monarch of England before James I?
Elizabeth I
Can you name x5 Shakespeare plays?
I will tell you if you're right, I'm not listing them all
Who wrote A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
What module does Seren teach?
Renaissance Literature (2nd year English Lit)
What is the name of Seren's main supervisor?
Fred Schurink
Where was James king of before England?
Scotland
Who established the Church of England?
Henry VIII
Can you name x3 literary devices?
simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allegory, symbolism...
How many books does Seren have out on loan from the UoM library (to the nearest 10)?
79 books
When did Seren start her PhD?
September 2021
When did James become king of England?
1603 [March 24th 1603, bonus points]
When was the Renaissance in England (broadly)?
16th to 17th century
What did Chaucer famously write?
The Canterbury Tales
What is my top streamed 2024 song?
Ezio's Family.
What translations does Seren look at in her thesis? (Name at least 3 languages)
English, Italian, Spanish, Latin, English-Latin, Welsh, and French
Who was James' wife?
Anne of Denmark
Can you name one other English playwright from the Renaissance other than Shakespeare?
I'll tell you if you're right
What is the name of the main male character in The Wuthering Heights?
Heathcliff
What is Seren's Master's in?
Medieval and Early Modern Studies MA
What is the title of Seren's PhD?
Transnationalising Early Modern Kingship: The Cultural and Political Impact of James VI and I’s Basilikon Doron on the British Isles and the Continent [alternative, old title accepted too]
Can you name one other book written by James?
Daemonologie, True Lawe of Free Monarchies, Essayes of a Prentise, Divine Art of Poesie, Ane Fruitfull Meditatioun, Apologie for the Oath of Allegiance etc etc
What does "Renaissance" mean?
"Rebirth"
Who wrote Utopia?
Sir Thomas More
For what famous theatre company did Seren write a blog for?
Shakespeare Globe