Paradiso
Julian of Norwich
The Knight's Tale
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Historical Context
100

She is Dante's guide through Paradise.

Who is Beatrice?

100

This object represents "all that is made."

What is a hazelnut? 

100

Hippolyta is a woman from this mythical race of female warriors. 

Who are the Amazons?

100

This play takes place before the marriage of which two nobles?

Who are Theseus and Hippolyta?

100

Julian of Norwich was this kind of nun, known for living in seclusion.

What is an anchoress?

200

This is the highest level of Paradise.

What is Empyrean?

200

The age of Julian when she had revelations. 

What is 30?

200

Palamon prays to this god to win Emily's hand in the tournament. 

Who is Venus?

200
Egeus wants his daughter to marry this man.

Who is Demetrius?

200

Shakespeare wrote primarily during the reign of this English monarch.

Who is Elizabeth I?

300
Dante undergoes exams on these three topics. 

What is faith, hope, and love?

300

Julian describes many vivid experiences with this particular even in the life of Jesus.

What is scourging/Passion/crucifixion?

300

This is the punishment for Arcite.

What is exile from Athens?
300

This Athenian's head is replaced with a donkey's head.

Who is Bottom?

300
Chaucer draws upon this medieval genre, having to do with love and chivalry.

What is courtly romance?

400

These two monks appear in Canto 11 of Paradiso, explaining their mission to renew the church.

What are Francis and Dominic?

400

In the Fifteenth Revelation, Julian experiences a vision of this figure while sleeping. 

What is the Fiend (Devil/Satan)? 

400

Emily's location when Palamon and Arcite first spot her.

What is the garden?

400

This is Puck's real name.

Robin Goodfellow

400

Francis and Julian can be considered as part of this movement, emphasizing personal experience with God.

What is mysticism?

500

This is a pagan Trojan soldier who (surprisingly) appears in Paradise.

Who is Ripheus?

500

All shall be ______.

What is well?

500

This God was ostensibly pulling the strings during this tale.

Who is Saturn?

500

This play is performed by the Athenian players in Act V. 

What is Pyramus and Thisbe?

500

This archbishop of Canterbury's shrine was the destination for Chaucer's pilgrims.

Who is Thomas Becket?