English Literature Mock Test-10 | MCQS for Net, Set, K-SET, JRF, and Gate Exams

English Literature Mock Test-09 | 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-10 | MCQS for Net, Set, K-SET, JRF, and Gate Exams

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

William Wordsworth
John Milton
Geoffrey Chaucer
Edmund Spenser

2. Which novel starts with the line 'Call me Ishmael'?

Moby Dick
Pride and Prejudice
Wuthering Heights
Great Expectations

3. Who is the author of the play "Waiting for Godot"?

Samuel Beckett
Tom Stoppard
Harold Pinter
Arthur Miller

4. In which year was the first edition of "Leaves of Grass" published?

1855
1861
1875
1880

5. Which novel is set on the fictional Egdon Heath?

Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Far from the Madding Crowd
The Return of the Native
Jude the Obscure

6. Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales"?

William Langland
Geoffrey Chaucer
John Gower
Thomas Malory

7. Which poet coined the term "negative capability"?

Percy Bysshe Shelley
John Keats
Lord Byron
William Blake

8. "To His Coy Mistress" was written by which poet?

Andrew Marvell
John Donne
George Herbert
Richard Crashaw

9. In "Brave New World", who is the 'Director of Hatcheries and Conditioning'?

Mustapha Mond
Bernard Marx
Lenina Crowne
Thomas

10. Who is the protagonist in "Crime and Punishment"?

Arkady Ivanovich
Rodion Raskolnikov
Dmitri Karamazov
Alyosha Karamazov