John Dryden

Who is considered the most influential writer of the Restoration period?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Dryden

• Alexander Pope

• William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

John Dryden is considered the most influential writer of the Restoration period.

Which genre did John Dryden not write in?

• Poetry

• Drama

• Novel

• Satire

Answer explanation

John Dryden did not write in the genre of Novel, as he was primarily known for his works in Poetry, Drama, and Satire.

Who described Dryden as 'the father of English criticism'?

• William Wordsworth

• Samuel Johnson

• John Milton

• Jonathan Swift

Answer explanation

Samuel Johnson described Dryden as 'the father of English criticism'.

In which year did Dryden become the Poet Laureate?

• 1700

• 1660

• 1682

• 1668

Answer explanation

Dryden became the Poet Laureate in the year 1668, making this the correct choice.

Which play by Dryden is a political allegory based on the story of King David?

• The Rival Ladies

• The Conquest of Granada

• Absalom and Achitophel

• All for Love

Answer explanation

The play by Dryden that is a political allegory based on the story of King David is 'Absalom and Achitophel'.

What event led to Dryden losing his offices and titles?

• The Great Fire of London

• The Exclusion Crisis

• The Monmouth Rebellion

• The Glorious Revolution

Answer explanation

Dryden lost his offices and titles due to The Glorious Revolution, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the installation of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs.

Which work by Dryden is a religious allegory supporting Anglicanism?

• Fables Ancient and Modern

• The State of Innocence

• Religio Laici

• The Hind and the Panther

Answer explanation

The work by Dryden that is a religious allegory supporting Anglicanism is 'Religio Laici'.

In which year did Dryden convert to Catholicism?

• 1660

• 1682

• 1686

• 1700

Answer explanation

Dryden converted to Catholicism in the year 1686, making that the correct choice among the options provided.

Which critical essay by Dryden features a conversation between four characters discussing the merits of composition?

• Religio Laici

• Of Dramatic Poesy

• Fables Ancient and Modern

• The Hind and the Panther

Answer explanation

Of Dramatic Poesy is the critical essay by Dryden featuring a conversation between four characters discussing the merits of composition.

Which work by Dryden is a reply to 'The Hind and the Panther' by Matthew Prior and Charles Montague?

• King Arthur

• The State of Innocence

• Troilus and Cressida

• The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

Answer explanation

The work by Dryden that is a reply to 'The Hind and the Panther' by Matthew Prior and Charles Montague is 'The City Mouse and the Country Mouse'.