Milton's Works Quiz

In 'On Shakespeare', what does Milton suggest Shakespeare does not need?

• A collection of poems

• A new play

• A biography

• A monument of stones

In 'L'Allegro', who is Euphrosyne's mother according to Milton?

• Venus

• Aurora

• Hera

• Athena

In 'Il Penseroso', who is the goddess that Milton addresses?

• Mirth

• Venus

• Euphrosyne

• Melancholy

In 'Paradise Lost', who is the 'one greater Man' that will restore mankind?

• Moses

• Christ

• Noah

• Abraham

In 'Paradise Lost', who is the 'infernal Serpent' that deceives Eve?

• Leviathan

• Satan

• Lucifer

• Beelzebub

In 'L'Allegro', what does Milton ask Mirth to bring with her?

• Liberty

• Melancholy

• Sorrow

• Wisdom

In 'Il Penseroso', what does Milton wish to hear from the nightingale?

• A battle song

• A joyful song

• A mournful song

• A love song

In 'Paradise Lost', what is the setting of the Garden of Eden described as?

• A dark forest

• A snowy landscape

• A barren desert

• A lush paradise

In 'On Shakespeare', what does Milton claim Shakespeare has built for himself?

• A live-long monument

• A theater

• A castle

• A library

In 'L'Allegro', what does Milton describe as 'the light fantastick toe'?

• A dance

• A song

• A poem

• A play