European Literature Assessment

Which literary period marked a shift away from reason and logic, focusing instead on imagination and emotions?

• Victorian Period

• Enlightenment Period

• Romanticism

• Modernism

During which period did writers begin to question established churches, and a rise of deism was observed?

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Realism

• Postmodernism

What was the trinity of the Victorian period?

• Nature, science, and morality

• Religion, science, and morality

• Religion, nature, and duty

• Duty, morality, and work

Which contemporary British author wrote 'Atonement' and is known for exploring complex human emotions?

• Zadie Smith

• Ian McEwan

• Michel Houellebecq

• Delphine de Vigan

What characterized the Realist movement in literature?

• Emphasis on beauty and aesthetics

• Focus on imagination and emotions

• Portrayal of harsh realities and social criticism

• Celebration of nature and childhood

Which invention during the Renaissance period allowed literature to reach a wider audience?

• The telescope

• The compass

• The steam engine

• The printing press

What is a key characteristic of Postmodernist literature?

• Neatly tied-up endings

• Focus on social reform

• Use of fragmentation and paradox

• Emphasis on traditional narratives

Which contemporary French author is known for exploring themes of identity and memory in works like 'No and Me'?

• Delphine de Vigan

• Michel Houellebecq

• Ian McEwan

• Zadie Smith

During which period did literature focus heavily on useful rather than abstract thought?

• Modernism

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Victorian Period

What was a major focus of Renaissance writers?

• Questioning narrators

• Drawing on classical methods

• Industrial criticism

• Middle-class values