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1、英美文学选读复习指导资料 An Introduction to Old and Medieval English Literature1. Choose the best answer for each blank.1). The period of _ English literature begins from about 450 to 1066, the year of _. A. Old-Renaissance B. Middle- the Norman Conquest of England C. Middle - Renaissance D. Old- the Norman Con

2、quest of England 2). The Medieval period in English literature extends from 1066 up to the _ century. A. mid-13th B. mid-14th C. mid-15th D. mid-16th 3). Beowulf, a typical example of Old English poetry, is regarded today as the national _ of the Anglo-Saxons. A. sonnet B. essay C. epic D. novel4).

3、In The Canterbury Tales, _ presented to us a comprehensive realistic picture of the English society of his time and created a whole gallery of vivid characters from all walks of life. A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. William Shakespeare C. Francis Bacon D. William Langland 5). For the Renaissance, _ was regar

4、ded as the English Homer. His reputation has been securely established as one of the best English poets for his wisdom, humor and _. A. Geoffrey Chaucer-wits B. William Shakespeare-wits C. Geoffrey Chaucer-humanity D. William Shakespeare-humanity 6). After the conquest of 1066, three languages co-ex

5、isted in England. They are _, _ and _. A. Old English, Greek, Latin B. Old English, French, Latin C. Old English, Greek, French D. English, Greek, French7). Geoffrey Chaucer is the greatest writer of the Medieval period in English literature. In “The Legend of Good Women”, he used for the first time

6、 in English the rhymed couplet of iambic pentameter which is to be called later the _. A. couplet B. blank verse C. heroic couplet D. epic8). Thematically the poem “Beowulf” presents a vivid picture of how the primitive people wage heroic struggle against the hostile forces of the _ world under a wi

7、se and mighty _. A. spiritual-hero B. natural-leader C. spiritual-god D. natural-monster9). It can be said that though essentially still a medieval writer, Geoffrey Chaucer bore marks of humanism and anticipated a new _ to come. A. man B. theory C. doctrine D. era10). Geoffrey Chaucer introduced fro

8、m France the rhymed stanzas of various types to English poetry to replace the Old English _ verse. A. rhymed B. alliterative C. social D. visionary2. Explain the following literal terms.1). Romance2). Heroic Couplet3). Epic3. Answer the following questions.1). How many groups do the Old English poet

9、ry divided into? What are they? Which group does Beowulf belong to? Why?2). What is the contribution of Geoffrey Chaucer to English literature?The Renaissance Period1. Choose the best answer for each blank.1). The Renaissance, in essence, is a historical period in which the European _ thinkers and s

10、cholars made attempts to get rid of those old feudalist ideas in medieval Europe, to introduce new ideas that expressed the interests of the rising bourgeoisie, and to recover the purity of the early church form the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church. A. Greek and Roman B. humanist C. religious

11、 D. loyal2). Generally, the _ refers to the period between the 14th and mid-17th centuries. It first started in Italy, with the flowering of painting, sculpture and literature. From Italy the movement went to embrace the rest of Europe. A. Medieval Period B. Renaissance C. Old English Period D. Roma

12、ntic Period3). _ is the essence of the Renaissance. Thomas More, Christopher Marlowe and _ are the best representatives of the English humanists. A. Humanity- William Shakespeare B. Humanism-Francis Bacon C. Humanity- Geoffrey Chaucer D. Humanism-William Shakespeare4). The Elizabethan _ is the real

13、mainstream of the English Renaissance. The most famous dramatists in the Renaissance England are Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, and _. A. novel- Geoffrey Chaucer B. poetry-Francis Bacon C. drama-Ben Jonson D. drama-Geoffrey Chaucer 5). Humanism sprang from the endeavor to restore a mediev

14、al reverence for the antique authors and is frequently taken as the beginning of the Renaissance on its conscious, intellectual side, for the Greek and _ civilization was based on such a conception that _ is the measure of all things. A. Roman - moral B. French- reason C. Roman- man D. French- God6)

15、.One of the major result of the Reformation in England was the fact that the Bible in English was placed in every church and services were held in English instead of _ so that people could understand. A. Latin B. French C. Greek D. Anglo-Saxon7). Wyatt, in the Renaissance period, introduced the Petr

16、archan _ into England, while Surrey brought in _ verse. A. drama-free B. sonnet-blank C. terzarima-blank D. couplet-free8). In the early stage of the English Renaissance, poetry and _ were the most outstanding forms and they were carried on especially by William Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. A. fictio

17、n B. dramatic fiction C. poetic drama D. novel9). By emphasizing the dignity of human beings and the importance of the present life, _ voiced their beliefs that man did not only have the right to enjoy the beauty of this life, but had the ability to perfect himself and to perform wonders. A. humanis

18、ts B. Protestants C. Catholics D. playwrights10). _ was the first important English essayist. He was also the founder of modern science in England. A. Edmund Spenser B. Christopher Marlowe C. Francis Bacon D. Ben Jonson2. Explain the following literal terms. 1). the Renaissance Period 2). blank vers

19、e 3). Humanism3. Answer the following questions. 1). Make a comment on the influence of Italian literary works upon the literature in the Renaissance England. 2). Make a comment on humanism 3). What are the typical characteristics of literary works produced in Renaissance England?练习Edmund Spenser1.

20、Fill in the following blanks:1). According to Edmund Spensers own explanation, his “The Faerie Queene” is a “_ poem” , but it is also an _.2). In “The Faerie Queene”, the hero of heroes, who possesses all of the 12 _, is _, who is to play a role in each of the 12 major adventures, which has its own

21、individual hero.3). _ and the Fairy Queen contribute to the unity of the work “The Faerie Queene”.4). In Book 1 of The Faerie Queene , the purpose of _s quest if to free original mankind-the parents of Una- from the power of the Devil.5). It is Spensers idealism, his love of beauty, and his exquisit

22、e melody that make him known as “the _s _.”2. Explain the following literal termSpenserian Stanza 3. Answer the following questions:1). Why is “The Faerie Queene ” regarded as an allegorical poem?2). What are the main qualities of Spensers poetry?Christopher Marlowe1. Fill in the following blanks.1)

23、. As the most gifted of the “University _”, Christopher Marlowe composed _ plays within his short lifetime.2). It was Christopher Marlowe who made _ _ the principal medium of English drama.3). The short poem “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” by Christopher Marlowe, derives from the _ tradition i

24、n which the shepherd enjoys an ideal _ life, cherishing a pastoral and pure affection for his love.4). IT is Marlowe who brought vitality and grandeur into the blank verse with his “_”, which carry strong emotions.5). Marlowe created some typical Renaissance hero in his players. Tamburlaine and Faus

25、tus seek _ and _ respectively.2. Answer the following questions.1). What are the achievements of Christopher Marlowe in literary creation?2). Which play is Christopher Marlowes masterpiece? What is the story of the play?William Shakespeare1. Fill in the following blanks.1). With his _ plays, _ sonne

26、ts and 2 long poems, William Shakespeare has established his giant position in world literature.2). William Shakespeares _ tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” eulogizes the faithfulness of _ and the spirit of pursuing happiness.3). William Shakespeares greatest tragedies are: “_”, “_”, “_” and Macbeth.4). “_

27、” , an elaborate and fantastic story, is known as the best of the final romances written by William Shakespeare.5). In “Sonnet 18”, Shakespeare has a profound meditation on the destructive power of _ and the eternal _ brought forth by poetry to the one he loves.6). “_” is generally regarded as Shake

28、speares most popular play on the stage, for it has the qualities of a “blood- and- thunder” thriller and a philosophical exploration of life and death.7). The merchant of Venice praise the _ between Antonio and Bassanio, _ between Portia and Bassanio, greed and brutality of _, the Jew.8).The sentenc

29、e “To be or not to be- that is the question” is derived from Shakespeares _. This is the soliloquy of _.9). The Merchant of Venice has a double plot. The plots join in the _ scene of Act 4.10). Shakespeares _ plays are mainly written under the principle that national unity under a mighty and just so

30、vereign is a necessity.2. Answer the following questions:1). What are the themes of Shakespeares “The Merchant of Venice”?2). Make a comment on Shakespeares artistic achievement.3). Why are Shakespeares works so successful?4). What are the similarities among Shakespeares four great tragedies?5). Mak

31、e a comment on Shakespeares Sonnet 18.Francis Bacon1. Fill in the following blanks.1). Francis Bacon, a representative of the Renaissance in England, is a well-known _, scientist and _. He lays the foundation for modern _ with his insistence on scientific way of thinking and fresh observation rather

32、 than authority as a basis for obtaining _. His “_” is the first example of the genre in English literature, recognized as an important landmark in the development of _ prose.2). Bacons works can be divided into _ groups. The most important works of his _ group include “The Advancement of Learning”,

33、 “Norvum Organum”. His philosophical works belong to the group. His literary works are in the _ group, among which the most famous is “Essays”, “Maxims of Law” belongs to the _ group.3). In his “The Advancement of Learning ”, Francis Bacon divided _ into two kinds: the one obtained from Divine Revel

34、ation, and the other from the workings of human mind.John DonneMetaphysical poetryJohn Milton1. Fill in the following blanks.1). John Miltons literary achievements can be divided into three groups, the early _ works, the middle prose pamphlets and the last great _.2). “Paradise Lost” is a long _ div

35、ided into 12 books. The original story is taken from the “Genesis ” of the _.3). In “Samson Agonisten”, a fitting close to the life work of the poet himself, Milton, again borrows his story from the “_”.4). The theme of Paradise Lost is “the Fall of _”.5). Miltons epic poems were very much influence

36、d by the _ and the Greek classics, which are also the major sources of the whole English literature.2. Answer the following questions:1). In which way Agonisten is Milton himself?2). Make a brief comment on John Miltons literary achievements.The Neo-classical Period1. Fill in the following blanks.1)

37、. The neoclassical period in English literature refers to the one between the return of the Stuarts to the English throne in 1660 and the full assertion of _ which came with the publication of “Lyrical Ballads” by Wordsworth and Coleridge in 1798.2). The Enlightenment Movement brought about a reviva

38、l of interest in the old classical works in the field of literature. This tendency is known as _.3). “The Pilgrims Progress” by John Bunyans style was modeled after that of the English _.4). “The Pilgrims Progress” by John Bunyan is the most successful _ allegory in the English language.5). “The Rap

39、e of the Lock” by Alexander Pope is a _ epic.6). “An Essay on Criticism”, a _ poem, is a comprehensive study of the theories of literary criticism.7). “_” by Daniel Defoe, an adventure story very much in the spirit of the time, is universally considered his masterpiece.8). The novel “Robinson Crusoe

40、” consists actually three parts though only the _ part is a most well-known and widely read.9). The best fictional work of Jonathan Swift is _.10). Henry Fielding has been regarded as “Father of the English _,” for his contribution to the establishment of the form of the modern novel.11). “The Histo

41、ry of _” is Henry Fieldings fictional masterpiece.12). Of all the eighteen-century novelists, Henry Fielding was the first to set out, both in theory and practice, to write specifically a “comic epic in _”.13). As a lexicographer, Samuel Johnson distinguished himself as the author of the first Engli

42、sh _ by an Englishman.14). Richard Brinsley Sheridan was the only important English _ of the eighteenth century.15). “The School for Scandal” written by Sheridan is mainly a story about two _.16). “The School for Scandal” has been regarded as the best _ since Shakespeare.17). “Elegy Written in a Cou

43、ntry Churchyard”, regarded as Thomas Grays best and most representative work, is written in the poetic form of _.18). In the 18th century English literature, the representative of neoclassicism is _.2. Answer the following questions:1). What does Vanity Fair mean? How does the scene of the Vanity Fa

44、ir reflect the theme of the allegory “The Pilgrims Progress”?2). What is the theme and style of Alexander Popes “An Essay on Criticism”.3). What is the significance of Alexander Popes “An Essay on Criticism”4). What is the position of Henry Fielding in the history of English literature.5). What is the significance of Samuel Johnsons letter “To the Right Honorable the Earl of Chesterfield ”?The Romantic Period1 Fill in the following blanks:1). English Romanticism, as a historical phase of literature,