English Literature Mock Test-01 | MCQS for Net, Set, K-SET, JRF, and Gate Exams

English Literature Mock Test-01 | MCQS for Net, Set, K-SET, JRF and Gate Exams

Embarking on a captivating literary journey through the annals of English literature is much like navigating a rich tapestry, skillfully woven with the threads of words, emotions, and cultural nuances. This literary odyssey spans the epochs from the Elizabethan era to the contemporary age, each era contributing its unique brushstroke to the canvas of literary history. English literature, a living testament to human creativity and expression, has evolved, leaving an indelible mark on the literary landscape.

As we embark on this quiz, imagine yourself as a literary explorer, navigating the intricate web of words that form the backbone of classic and modern works alike. What better way to celebrate this literary legacy than by delving into the subtle complexities and hidden gems that populate the diverse realms of English literature?

So, dear participant, prepare to test your knowledge and unravel the layers of this literary tapestry. Let the quiz begin, and may your journey through the world of English literature be as enriching as the stories and poems that have stood the test of time.

English Literature Mock Test-01 | MCQS for Net, Set, K-SET, JRF, and Gate Exams

1. Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

William Wordsworth‌
Charles Dickens
William Shakespeare
Jane Austen

2. What is the opening line of Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities"?

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
"Call me Ishmael."
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
"In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since."

3. Which of Shakespeare's plays is known as the "Scottish play"?

Hamlet
Macbeth
Othello
King Lear

4. Who wrote the epic poem "Paradise Lost"?

John Milton
Geoffrey Chaucer
John Donne
Geoffrey Chaucer

5. Which novel is set in the fictional Maycomb County and deals with issues of racial injustice?

"Wuthering Heights"
"Pride and Prejudice"
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
"To Kill a Mockingbird"

6. Who is considered the father of English literature?

William Wordsworth
Geoffrey Chaucer
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

7. What literary movement emphasized emotion, nature, and individual experience?

Romanticism
Realism
Victorianism
Modernism

8. In "1984" by George Orwell, what is the oppressive government's slogan?

"Ignorance is Strength"
"War is Peace"
"Freedom is Slavery"
All of the above

9. Who wrote the poem "The Waste Land," a key work in modernist poetry?

T.S. Eliot
Ezra Pound
W.B. Yeats
Robert Frost

10. Which of Jane Austen's novels features the character Elizabeth Bennet?

"Emma"
"Pride and Prejudice"
"Sense and Sensibility"
"Mansfield Park"