Restoration and 18th Century Poetry and Drama Brief Question with Answer

 

Restoration and 18th Century Poetry

 Brief Question with Answer

2012 to 2019

==============2012==========

A. What is the meaning of Mac Flecknoe?

Ans: Mac Flecknoe (full title: Mac Flecknoe; or, A satyr upon the True-Blue-Protestant Poet, T.S.) is a verse mock-heroic satire written by John Dryden. It is a direct attack on Thomas Shadwell, another prominent poet of the time.

B. Who reveals Mirabell's false love to Lady Wishfort?

Ans: Mrs.Marwood reveals Mirabell's false love to Lady Wishfort.

C. Who was Ogleby?

Ans: He was a poet, translator, and printer.

D. Why does Waitwell disguise himself as Sir Roland?

Ans: Waitwell disguises himself as Sir Roland to marry Lady Wishfort according to the plan of Mirabel.

E. Who are Salamanders?

Ans: Salamanders are the souls of fairies who can pass into the fire.

F. What is heraldry?

Ans: Heraldry is a discipline relating to the design, display and study of armorial bearings, as well as related disciplines, such as vexillology, together with the study of ceremony, rank and pedigree. Armory, the best-known branch of heraldry, concerns the design and transmission of the heraldic achievement.

G. Where did the goddess of spleen live?

Ans: The goddess of Spleen lived in a gloomy cave in the centre of the earth.

H. In whose possession was the jewellery of Miss Neville?

Ans: The jewellery of Miss Neville ware in possession of Mrs. Hardcastle.

I. What is Hampton Court?

Ans:Hampton Court is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

J. What is pealing anthem?

Ans: Not found found.(×)

k.What is epitaph?

Ans: An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person. Strictly speaking, it refers to text that is inscribed on a tombstone or plaque, but it may also be used in a figurative sense. Some epitaphs are speci fied by the person themselves before their death, while others are chosen by those responsible for the burial.

L.How old was Mrs. Hardcastle?

Ans:Mrs. Hardcastle was 57 years old.

==============2013==========

A. What does the owl symbolize in Dryden's poem "Mac Flecknoe"?

Ans: Not found found.(×)

B. Who is Singleton?

Ans: A singleton is a class that allows only a single instance of itself to be created and gives access to that created instance.

C. What is a cabal night?

Ans: 'Cabal night' is an evening party attended by a group of women from higher class society to make and spread intrigues and scandals.

D. Who is Witwould?

Ans: Witwould is the half-brother to Sir Wilfull Witwoud and a suitor of Ms. Millamant in 'The Way of the World.

E. Why has Mr Fainall married Mrs. Fainall?

Ans:Mr. Fainall has married Mrs. Fainall because of her property..

F. Who were waiting on the goddess of Spleen?

Ans: Two hand maidens named III-Nature and Affectation were waiting on the goddess Spaleen.

G. What do the scales show in "The Rape of the Lock"?

Ans: In "The Rape of the Lock", the scales show that women's hair is heavier than the wits of men and so the women should win.

H. What is an elegy?

Ans: In English literature, an elegy is a poem of serious reflection, usually a lament for the dead.

I. Why could not the rustics have access to education?

Ans: Not found found.(×)

J. Who was Milton?

Ans: John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost

K. What happened to Selima?

Ans: Not found found.(×)

L. What does Mr. Hardcastle love? 

Ans:Mr. Hardcastle loves everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, and old wine.

==============2014==========

A. What is the meaning of 'Mack Flecknoe"?

Ans: Not found found.(×)

B. Who is Umbriel?

Ans: Umbriel is a mischievous Gnome, who travels to the Cave of Spleen and returns with a bag of sighs and a vial of tears which he usesbto intensify Belinda's despair at the loss of her hair.

C. Who is Foible?

Ans:- Foible is the maid servant of lady Wishfort.

D. Name the pet of Belinda.

Ans:- The name of the pet of Belinda is Shock.

E. What is an epitaph?

Ans: An epitaph is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone.

F. Who is Young Marlow?

Ans: Young Marlow is the son of Charles Marlow.

G. What is Belinda's lock of hair turned into?

Ans:- Belinda's lock of hair is turned into a group of star.

H. Why does Mrs.Hardcastle want her son to marry Miss. Neville?

Ans:- Mrs Hardcastle wants her son to marry Miss.Neville in order to capture the jewelry of Miss.Neville.

I. Who is Selima?

Ans:- Selima is the name of a female cat belonging to Grays' friend, Horace Walpole.

J. What type of play is 'The Way of the World"?

Ans: The Way of the World is a comedy of manners.

K. What does the black box contain in the play 'The Way of the World'?

Ans:- The black box contains the writings of Waitwell's whole state.

L. What is Dryden's purpose in writing 'Mack Flecknoe'?

Ans: Not found.(×)

==============2015==========

A. What is an ode? (who)

Ans:-An ode is a lyric poem where someone or something is addressed.

B. Who is the fittest son of Flecknoe to inherit his kingdom of dullness?

Ans: Not found.(×)

C. What is the marital status of Lady Wishfort?

Ans:- Lady Wishfort is a widow.

D. Who is Ariel?

Ans:-Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph who protects virginal women with the aid of an army of Sylphs.

E. What is an elegy?

Ans:- An elegy is a song or mourning on the death of rural or pastoral people.

F. Who was Mr.Lumpkin?

Ans:- Mr.Lumpkin is the first husband of Dorothy(Mrs.Hardcastle) and father of Tony Lumpkin.

G. How did Selima die?

Ans: -Selima drowned in the water of a tub.

H. What does Mr. Hardcastle love?

Ans:- Mr. Hardcastle loves old things, old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine and even his old wife Dorothy.

I. Who is Belinda's personal beautician?

Ans: Belinda's personal beautician is Betty.

J. What does the name Marwood suggest?

Ans:- The name Marwood suggests would mar lovers

K. Who is Hampdon?

Ans: Not found.(×)

L. What is the play Belinda plays?

Ans: Belinda plays the play of Ombre

==============2016==========

A. Who are the ladies that first enter into St.James Park in The Way of the World?

Ans:- The ladies that first enter into St. James Park in The Way of the World are Mrs.Fainall and Mrs.Marwood.

B. What is Popish Plot?

Ans:- The Popish Plot is a fictitious conspiracy against English Catholics fabricated in 1678 by Titus Oates by means of gaining power.

C. Whom does Pope address as the Muse in Rape of the Lock?

Ans:- In 'The Rape of the Lock' Pope does not invoke a goddess as the Muse instead he invokes his friend John Caryll.

D. What is the Three Pigeons?

Ans:- Three Piegons is an old alehouse where Tony frequents.

E. Who is Sir Wilfull?

Ans:-Sir Wilfull is Lady Wishfort's nephew.

F. Who arms the Baron with a pair of scissors?

Ans:- Alady named Clarissa supplied him with a pair of scissors with which he stood behind Belinda:'s back to cut the lock.

G. I Stopped to Conquer who says this and why?

Ans:- Kate says this in order to play the humble role to win the heart of Marlow.

H. Who is Shimei?

Ans:- Shimel is a Republican and a great supporter of the anti-royalist group. He stands for Slingsby Bethel, a sheriff of London and Middlesex. 

I. Why did Mr.Fainall agree to marry Mrs.Fainall?

Ans:-Mr.Fainall agreed to marry Mrs. Fainall of gaining her property.

J. What is the alternative title of the play She Stops to Conquer?

Ans:- The alternative title of the play 'She Stops to Conquer' is 'The Mistakes of a Night'.

K. What was the first condition of Mirabell in the Proviso-Scene?

Ans:- According to Mirabell, Millamant's drink should not be stronger than tea, chocolate amd coffee. She will not be allowed to drink any of the foreign drinks which are threated as additional items on tea-table.

L. What does the bag given by the goddess of Spleen to Umbriel, contain? 

Ans:- The goddeas gave Umbriel a bag full of sighs, sobs, passions, etc, and a phial full of sorrows, griefs, teara, etc.

==============2017==========

A. Who is Absalom's father?

Ans:- Absalom's father is David, King of Israel.

B. Who Irovokes Absalom to revolt against his father?

Ans:- Achitophel provokes Absalom to revolt against his father.

C. Which contemporary political figure does David represent?

Ans:- David represents the contemporary political figure of Charles - II.

D. What type of comedy is The Way of the World?

Ans:- The Way of the World is comedy of manners.

E Why is Petulant in the habit of hiring women?

Ans: Petulant is in the habit of hiring women in order to create an impression that he is very much in demand with the ladies.

F. What is the name of Mrs.Fainall's first husband?

Ans:- The name of Mrs.Fainall's first husband is Langwish.

G. Who cuts the lock of Belinda?

Ans: Baron cuts the lock of Belinda.

H. What was Hampton Court?

Ans:- Hampton Court was a Royal palace where Britain's statesmen discussed politics and Queen Anne had residence.

I. Who is Ariel?

Ans:- Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph who protects virginal women with the aid of an army of Sylphs.

J. What is the name of Mrs.Hardcastle's daughter? 

Ans: The name of Mrs. Hardcastle's daughter is Kate.

K. What is the name of Mr.Hardcastle's house?

Ans:- The name of Mr.Hardcastle house is Quagmire House.

L. What is the name of Belinda's pet? 

Ans:- The name of the pet of Belinda is Shock.

==============2018==========

A. What is a satire?

Ans:- Satire is a literary attack on the follies and vices of the society with a view to correcting them through laughter and ridicule.

B. Who was Absalom?

Ans:- According to Hebrew Bible, Absalom was the third son of David, King of Israel. Absalom and Achitophel' is a political satire

D. What does Proviso-Scene signify?

Ans: 'Proviso' means 'conditioning'. 'Proviso-scene' signifies 'conditioning scene'.

E. What is a cabal-night?

Ans: A cabal-night is a private evening party attentedvby a small group of women who generally talk of scandals and indulge in social intrigue.

F. Who disguises himself as Sir Rowland?

Ans: Mirabell disguisea himself as Sir Rowland.

G. What is a mock-epic?

Ans:- Mock-epic or heroic-comic works are typically satires or parodies that mock common Classical stereotypes of heroes and heroic literature.

H. Who is Belinda's guardian sylph?

Ans:- Ariel is Belinda's guardian sylph.

I. Who tries to prevent the Baron from cutting off the lock of Belinda?

Ans:- Ariel tries to prevent the Baron from cutting off the hair of Belinda.

J. Who is Dorothy?

Ans:- Dorothy is Mrs. Hardcastle, wife of Mr.Hardcastle.

K. Why does Tony take revenge on his mother?

Ans:- Tony takes revenge on his mother because she has spoilt him by pampering and she has kept away his inher itance.

L. Whom does Achitophel stand for?

Ans:-Achitophel standa for Anthony Ashley Cooper, the first Earl of Shaftesbury, who was the leader of the anty-royalist group.

==============2019==========

A. Who was Saul?

Ans:- Saul was the first king of Israel.

B. What is Popish Plot?

Ans:The Popish Plot is a fictitious conspiracy against English Catholics fabricated in 1678 by Titus Oates by means of gaining power.

C. How is Absalom and Achitophel ended?

Ans:- The poem ended with God's approval of the King's stern action against his enemies.

D. What type of play is The Way of the World?

Ans:- The Way of the World' is a comedy of manners.

E. Why is Petulant in the habit of hiring women?

Ans: - Petulant is in the habit of hiring women in order to create an impression that he is very much in demand with the

ladies.

F. What does the black box contain in the play "The Way of the World'?

Ans:- The black box contains the writings of Waitwell's whole state.

G. What is Hampton Court?

Ans:- Hampton Court was a Royal palace where Britain's statesmen discussed politics and Queen Anne had residence.

H. What was the sole duty of Ariel?

Ans:- The sole duty of Ariel was it minister the needs of the beautiful women by preserving their make-up damaged.

I. Whom does Pope address as the Muse in Rape of the Lock?

Ans: In The Rape of the Lock' Pope does not invoke a goddess as the Muse instead he invokes his friend John Caryll

J. Who is Mr. Hardcastle?

Ans:- Me.Hardcastle is the husband of Mrs.Hardcastle and father of Tony and Kate.

K. What is a Prologue?

Ans:- Prologue is a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work.

L. Who sings a song on The Three Pigeons'?

Ans:- Tony Lumpkin sings a song on 'The Three Pigeons'.