18th Century Novel Quiz

What was a defining point of 18th century English politics?

• The rise of the monarchy

• The Exclusion Crisis

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Which 2 political parties were formed in this time?

What cultural phenomenon was popular in 18th century England?

• Coffee house culture

• Theater festivals

• Art galleries

• Public libraries

What literary movement emphasized ancient Roman and Greek literature?

• Postmodernism

• Neo-classicism

• Romanticism

• Modernism

What was the status of prose as a literary medium in the 18th century?

• Highly prestigious

• Equal to poetry

• Still behind poetry

• Completely disregarded

Who is considered the founder of the English novel?

• Henry Fielding

• Samuel Richardson

• Daniel Defoe

• Laurence Sterne

What is the title of Daniel Defoe's famous work published in 1719?

• Robinson Crusoe

• Moll Flanders

• Clarissa

• Pamela

What type of novel is 'Pamela; or Virtue Rewarded'?

• Comic epic

• Travel narrative

• Epistolary novel

• Historical fiction

Which author created the character of Tom Jones?

• Henry Fielding

• Samuel Richardson

• Laurence Sterne

• Daniel Defoe

What is a key characteristic of Laurence Sterne's writing style?

• Strict adherence to plot

• Progressive digressions

• Satirical humor

• Realistic character portrayal