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1、自自 考考 英英 美美 文文 学学 选选 读读 试试 题题 精精 选选 1 1 (共共4 4 6 6 页页)-本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可-内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小-Chapter I An Introduction to Old and Medieval English Literature&The Renaissance PeriodI.Choose the right answer:1.Dr.Faustus is a play based on the _legend of a magician aspiring for _ and finally meeting

2、his tragicend as a result of selling his soul to the Devil.political powerAnswer:C(可参考课本 P21)2._,is a typical example of Old English poetry,is regarded today as the national epic of the Anglo-Saxons.Wifes Complaint Dream of the SeafarerAnswer:B(可参考课本 P1)s Chaucer alone who,for the first time in Engl

3、ish literature,presented to us a comprehensive realistic picture ofthe English Society in his masterpiece_.Canterbury Legend of Good and CriseydeD.The Romaunt of the Rose.Answer:A(可参考课本 P4)4.The Essence of Renaissance,the most significant intellectual movement,was_.A.Geographical explorationB.Religi

4、ous reformationC.Publishing and translationD.Humanism.Answer:D(可参考课本 P8)5.“Prince Arthurs greatest mission is his search for Gloriana,with whom he has fallen in love through a lovevision.”The two figures come from_.Lost.FaerieAnswer:C(可参考课本 P13)6.In“Sonnet 18”,Shakespeare_.on the destructive power o

5、f time and eternal beauty by poetry.humans the eternity of the power of the beauty.Answer:A(P37)7._ gave new vigor to the blank verse with his“mighty lines”and make blank verse the principle vehicle ofexpression in drama.Answer:C(P21)8.Shakespeares greatest tragedies are the following works except_.

6、andAnswer:C(P33)9.The Renaissance refers to between 14th-mid-17th century,which was under the reign of Queen_andabsolute monarchy in England reached its summit,and in which the real mainstream(真正的文学主流)was_.poetry drama novel dramaAnswer:B(P11)10.In The Legend of Good Women,Chaucer used for the first

7、 time in English the rhymed couplet of iambicpentameter,which is to be called later_.Spenserian stanza heroic couplet blank verse free verseAnswer:B(P5)11.The Redcrosse Knight in“The Faerie Queene”stands for_,and Una stands for_.chastity truth delivery gentleman/lady.Answer:B(P16)212.Which of the fo

8、llowing is NOT regarded as one of the characteristics of Renaissance?of ancient Roman and Greek culture.to remove the old feudalist ideas in Medieval Europe.of mans pursuit of happiness in his life,and tolerance of mans foibles.of mans efforts in soul delivery and personal salvation.Answer:D(P7)13.“

9、The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune”is an example of _.Answer:A(P55)14._ introduced the Petrarchan sonnet into England.Saxons Anglo-Saxons Romans NormansAnswer:B(P11)15.It is _ alone who,for the first time in English literature presented to us a comprehensive realistic picture ofthe English

10、society of his time and created a whole gallery of vivid characters from all walks of life.Spenser Chaucer Shakespeare DonneAnswer:B(P4)16.The following belong to the characteristics of metaphysical poetry represented by John Donne except_.imagery and simple diction form styleAnswer:D(P63)17.Paradis

11、e Lost is actually a story taken from_.Mythology legend Old Testament New TestamentAnswer:C(P73)18.In“Paradise Lost”,Satan says“We may with more successful hope resolve/To wage by force or guile eternalwar,/Irreconcilable to our grand Foe”What does the“Eternal war”mean?remove God from his throne bur

12、n the Heaven Down corrupt Gods creation of man and woman-Adam and Eve beguile into a snake to threaten mans lifeAnswer:C(P71,节选部分在 P75)19._,the first of the great tragedies,is generally regarded as Shakespeares most popular play on the stage,for it has the qualities of a“blood-and-thunder”thriller a

13、nd a philosophical exploration of life and death.Merchant of Venice Lear Winters TaleAnswer:B(P33)20.It was _and _ the two conquests that provided the source for the rise and growth of English literature.Saxons Anglo-Saxons Normans RomansAnswer:B(P1)21.Paradise Lost is _s masterpiece,which is an epi

14、c in 12 books,written in blank verse,about the heroicrevolt of Satan against Gods authority.Donne Marlowe Milton SpenserAnswer:C(P71)22.The following description fit into Milton except_.great revolutionary poet of the 17th century outstanding political pamphleteer great stylist and master of blank v

15、erse kind of elegant and refine style.Answer:D(P70-73)23._is not written by John Milton.Agonistes Lost regainedAnswer:D(P71)24.Marlows greatest achievement is that he perfected the blank verse,and he is regarded as the pioneer ofEnglish drama,which of the following is not written by him?Jew of Malta

16、 Passionate to His Love Sun RisingAnswer:D(P20)25._Essays is the first example of that genre in English literature,which has been recognized as an importantlandmark in the development of English prose.Miltons Bacons GraysAnswer:B(P58)26._Was known as“the poets poet”.Spenser Donne MiltonAnswer:B(P15)

17、27.“And we will make thee beds of roses/And a thousand fragrant posies/A cap of flowers,and a kirtle/Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle.”The above lines are probably taken from_.s The Faerie Queene Donnes The Sun Risings Sonnet 18 s The Passionate Shepherd to His Love.Answer:D(P28)28.Which of the

18、 following statement best illustrates the theme of Shakespeares Sonnet 18?speaker eulogizes the power of Nature.speaker satirizes human vanity.speaker praises the power of artistic creation.speaker meditates on mans salvation.Answer:C(P37)II.Read the quoted part and answer the questions:1.“For herei

19、n Fortune shows herself more kindThan is her custom.It is still her useTo let the wretched man outlive his wealth,To view with hollow eye and wrinkled browAn age of poverty;from which lingring penanceOf such misery doth she cut me off”the title of the works and author.“from whichcut me off”.happened

20、 to him,which caused the words参考答案:The lines are from“The Merchant of Venice”,William Shakespeare.(P48)2)This sentence means she,Lady Fortune(命运女神),is more kind to him because she is taking away both hiswealth and life.3)The speaker is Antonio,its said that his ship have all been lost,and he is penn

21、iless,and will have to pay thepound of flesh.(Because Shylock has made a strange bond that requires Antonio to pay him a pound of flesh if hecant repay him the money that he borrowed for his friend in due time.)(P38)2.“Read not to contract and confuse,not to believe and take for granted,nor to find

22、talk and discourse,but toweigh and consider”1)Identify the work and author.2)What idea does the passage express参考答案：1)The sentence comes from“Of Studies”written by Francis Bacon.(P61)2)The Sentence talks about the proper way to read:When you read,dont be puzzled by the content of the book;dont take

23、it for granted;dont quote too much from the book;before accepting its idea,youd better think aboutits shortcomings and consider it from all sides.3.“Nor lose possession of that fair thou owst;Nor shall death brag thou wanderst in his shade,When in eternal lines to time thou growst:So long as men can

24、 breathe,or eyes can see,So long lives this,and this gives life to thee.1)Where does the poem comes from Who wrote itWhat does“eternal lines”meanInterpret it briefly.参考答案：1)The poem is“Shall I Compare thee to a Summers Day”,by Shakespeare.(P38)2)Eternal lines means the lines of the poem and other so

25、nnets.(P38)3)It means:you will not lose your beauty,and death will not threaten you with darkness,either.As long as mancan live in the world,they will see your beauty in my lines of my poem,which has given you eternal life.(Or Anice summers day is usually transient,but the beauty in poetry can last

26、for ever.(P37)4.“All is no lost:the unconquerable will,And study of revenge,immortal hate,And courage never to submit or yield:And what is else not to be overcomeIrreconcilable to our grand Foe”1)Please identify the poem and the poet.2)Interpret“all is not lost”.3)What does the whole passage mean参考答

27、案：1)It is taken from John Miltons“Paradise Lost”.(P74)2)“all is not lost”is the word from Satan-Satan and other angels rebel against God,but they are driven fromHeaven into hell.In the fire of the hell,Satan is determined to fight back,just like what he says:not all is lost,theunconquerable will,the

28、 deep hatred,and the courage to fight till death still remain.(P71)3)This passage shows Satans will not to submit(服从),and the desire to long for freedom;to beg God for mercyand worship his power is more shameful and disgraceful than the downfall.(P71)5.“If he be not apt to beat over matters,let him

29、study the lawyers cases.So every defect of the mind may have aspecial receipt.”Questions:3)What does“beat over matters”mean4)What does“receipt refer to5)From which essay does the above sentences come,what is the essay mainly about参考答案：1)It means:make through examinations of things.(P63)2)“Receipt”re

30、fers to cure,prescription.(P63)3)The sentences are from“Of Studies”(Francis Bacon).It is the most popular of bacons essays.It analyzes whatstudies chiefly serve for,the different ways adopted by different people to pursue studies,and how studies exertinfluence over human character.(P6061)6.“What,is

31、great Mephistophilis to passionateFor being deprived of the joys of heavenLearn thou of Faustus manly fortitudeAnd scorn those joys thou never shalt possess.Say he will spare him Four and twenty yearsLetting him live in all voluptuousnessHaving thee ever to attend on meQuestions:1)Identify the passa

32、ge and author;2)“Say he surrenders up to him his soul”,who will surrender his soul What for3)Who are thee What will he do参考答案：1)The passage comes from“”written by Christopher Marlowe.(P2526)2)will surrender his soul to devil.Because he was a great scholar who has a strong desire to get knowledge inv

33、ain,finally he made a bond to sell his soul to Devil in return for 24 years of life in which he may get anything hedesires.(P22)3)The“thee”,refers to“Mephistophilis”,the Devils servant.He helped to do anything he wants.(P22)7.“Busy old fool,unruly sun,Why does thou thus,Through windows and through c

34、urtains call on us”Questions:6)Identify the work and author.7)What idea does the passage express?参考答案:1)The passage comes from“The Sun Rising”,written by John Donne.(P66)2)The speaker questions the suns authority and speaks condescendingly,placing the sun in the status of asubordinate.In the lovers

35、kingdom,the sun has no right to dictate the time of day or the passing of seasons.Hispresence in their bedchamber is an intrusion on their privacy.III.Questions and answers:do you know about Renaissance Give a summery about English literature in the period参考答案:Renaissance refers to the period betwee

36、n 14th-mid-17th century.It first started in Italy.Renaissance means rebirth or revival-the discovery of ancient Roman and Greek culture.essence,The Renaissance is a historical period in which the European humanist thinkers and scholars tried to getrid of the old feudalist ideas in medieval Europe,to

37、 introduce new ideas that expressed the interests of the risingbourgeoisie/middle class,and to recover the purity of the early church from the corruption of Roman Catholicchurch.is the essence of Renaissance-Man is the measure of all things.The humanism exalted/praised human natureand emphasized the

38、 dignity of human beings and the present life.They thought man had the right to enjoy thebeauty of life and had the ability to perfect himself and made wonders,which got ready for the appearance ofthe great Elizabethan writers in Britain.Poetry and drama were the most outstanding literary forms.,Mar

39、lowe and Francis Bacon etc.were the remarkable representatives of the English Renaissance.(可参考课本 P7-12)2.Please give a brief analysis of Hamlets“To be or not to be”soliloquy(独白).参考答案:“To be or not to be”is a philosophical exploration of life and death.The soliloquy condemned the hypocrisy andtreache

40、ry and general corruption of the world,and revealed the character of Hamlet-so speculative,questioning,contemplative and melancholy./gloomy.It was not because he was not able to take action torevenge,but because of his hesitative/hesitant character,when the chance for action came,it seemed defeat.It

41、 can be interpreted as:Hamlet bears the heavy burden of the duty to revenge his fathers death,he is forced tolive in the suspense of facts and fiction,language and action.He considers that it would be better to commitsuicide,but being scared of what might happen to him in the afterlife.So he put off

42、 the thing because of the sin.He considers the plan carefully only to find reason for not carrying it out.The soliloquy conveys the sense ofworld-weariness(厌世).(P33-34)3.What common features do the characters share in Marlows works(No more than 150 words)参考答案:The creation of The Renaissance hero is

43、one of Marlows contributions.1)Such a hero is always individualistic and full of ambition,facing bravely the challenge from god and men.Theyhad human dignity and capacity,trying to get heaven/highest ideas on the earth by their own efforts.2)For example:Tamburlaine is a character written by Marlowe.

44、By depicting a great hero with high ambition andsheer brutal forc4e in conquering,Marlowe voiced the supreme desire of man for infinite/limitless power andauthority.In,Marlowe celebrated the human passion for knowledge,power and happiness.3)Tamburlaine and are typical in owning such Renaissance spir

45、it,Tamburlaine,being a cruel conquer,foundhappiness in conquering other kingdom.Only death could defeat him.While,a more introspective andphilosophical figure,had high spirit for knowledge but he had sin for having despair in God and trust in Devil.(P2022)4.What are the main themes of Shakespeares p

46、lays?参考答案：Shakespeares plays are divided into 3 types:comedies,tragedies and historical plays.1)His historical plays are with the theme-national unity under a might and just sovereign/ruler is necessary.2)In his romantic comedies,he takes an optimistic attitude toward love friendship and youth.3)In

47、his tragedies,Shakespeare always portrays some noble heroes,who faces the injustice of life and is caught ina difficult situation and whose fate is closely connected with the fate of his nation.Each hero has his weakness of7nature.We also see the conflict between the individual and the evil force in

48、 the society.And his major charactersare always individuals representing certain types.5.Please comment on the character of Satan in“Paradise Lost.”参考答案：Satan is a rebellious(叛逆的)figure against God in literature,defeated,he and his rebel angels were cast intohell.However,Satan refused to accept his

49、failure,swearing that“all was not lost”and that he would revenge forhis downfall.The freedom of the will is the keystone of Satans character,which was the important spirit of therising middle class.While he tempted Adam and Eve,which proved his evilness.6.What are the characteristics of the Humanism

50、?参考答案：1)Humanism is the essence ofRenaissance.2)Humanists see that human beings were glorious creatures capable of individual development inthe direction of perfection,and that the world they inhabited was theirs not to despise(轻视)but to question,explore,and enjoy.3)They also believe that man did no