Literature Exercise -1 for University Admission Test, Job Application Test, BCS Exam and Any Competitive Examination

Topic: Literature

Questions:

1. Epic means

a) A long story dealing with brave deeds.

b) A short story dealing with brave deeds.

c) A medium story dealing with trivial deeds.

d) A long story dealing with funny deeds.

2. The 'Poet laureate' is-

a) a winner of Novel Prize in literature

b) a classical poet

c) the court Poet of England

d) the best poet of the country

3. Who is called the poet of poets?

a) Geoffrey Chaucer

b) Edmund Spenser

c) Thomas Kyd

d) William Shakespeare

4. The 'poet of nature' is

a) John Keats

b) Lord Tennyson

c) Lord Byron

d) William Wordsworth

5. Who is called the poet of supernaturalism?

a) Shelly

b) Keats

c) S.T. Coleridge

d) Byron

6. Who translated the Gitanjali into English?

a) T.S. Eliot

b) John Keats

c) W.B. Yeats

d) Sir Walton Scott

7. Who is the greatest modern English Dramatist?

a) Virginia Wolf

b) George Bernard Shaw

c) P.B. Shelly

d) S.T. Coleridge

8. Who is the author of 'Animal Farm'?

a) More

b) George Orwell

c) Shakespeare

d) Dickens

9. Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?

a) Shelly

b) Tolstoy

c) Dostoyvosky

d) Byron

10. The book 'Das Capital' written -

a) William Shakespeare

b) Karl Marx

c) Charles Dickens

d) George Barnard Shaw

11. Who is the author of 'A Farewell to Arms'?

a) Helen Keller

b) Bertrand Russel

c) Ernest Hemingway

d) Charles Dickens

12. Who is the author of "Gulliver's Travels"?

a) Jonathan Swift

b) H.G. Wells

c) D.H. Lawrence

d) Pearl S. Buck

13. Who is the author of 'Haven and Earth'?

a) Lord Tennyson

b) Lord Byron

c) John Keats

d) William Wordsworth

14. "History of II World War" is written by-

a) Winston Churchill

b) Keats

c) Clinton

d) None of them

15. W.B. Yeats is-

a) a British poet

b) an American poet

c) a French poet

d) none of these

16. The author of 'Man and Superman' is:

a) Arther Miller

b) G. B. Shaw

c) John Milton

d) William Shakespeare

17. 'Merchant of Venice' is written by-

a) Wordsworth

b) Shelly

c) Shakespeare

d) Milton

18. Romeo and Julliet is a

a) Comedy

b) Tragedy

c) Romance

d) Morality Play

19. 'The Rape of Bangladesh' গ্রন্থের লেখক কে? (Who is the author of 'The Rape of Bangladesh'?)

a) Anthony Mascarenhas

b) Mathew Arnold

c) G.B. Shaw

d) Alexander Dumas

20. O. Henry is famous/renowned for

a) drama

b) novel

c) short story

d) poem

Answers With Explanation:

1. a) A long story dealing with brave deeds. 

2. c) the court Poet of England 

3. b) Edmund Spenser 

4. d) William Wordsworth 

5. c) S.T. Coleridge

6. c) W.B. Yeats (Note: Rabindranath Tagore translated it himself, but W.B. Yeats wrote the introduction and is often associated with it in MCQs. প্রশ্নে ইয়েটস উত্তর হিসেবে প্রচলিত।)

7. b) George Bernard Shaw 

8. b) George Orwell 

9. c) Dostoyvosky 

10. b) Karl Marx 

11. c) Ernest Hemingway 

12. a) Jonathan Swift 

13. b) Lord Byron 

14. a) Winston Churchill 

15. b) an American poet (Note: The source answer key indicates '15.b', and the corresponding option in the text is 'an American poet'. However, W.B. Yeats was actually an Irish poet. Please exercise caution with this specific question from the source.) 

16. b) G. B. Shaw 

17. c) Shakespeare 

18. b) Tragedy 

19. a) Anthony Mascarenhas 

20. c) short story 

TOPIC: ENGLISH LITERATURE

Periods of English Literature

BCS Questions

1. ‘Jacobean Period’ of English Literature refers to – [38th BCS] A. 1558-1603 B. 1625-1649 C. 1603-1625 D. 1649-1660 Ans: C

2. Which period is known as ‘The Golden age of English Literature’? [38th BCS] A. The Victorian age B. The Elizabethan age C. The Restoration age D. The Eighteenth century Ans: B

3. ‘Restoration period’ in English literature refers to – [37th BCS] A. 1560 B. 1660 C. 1760 D. 1866 Ans: B

4. In which century was the Victorian period? [16th BCS] A. 17th century B. 18th century C. 19th century D. 20th century Ans: C

5. Which of the following age in literary history is the latest? [15th/13th BCS] A. The Augustan age B. The Victorian age C. The Georgian age D. The Restoration age Ans: B

PSC & Other Exam Questions

1. Which is known as Romantic Period of English Literature? [Khulna University: 11-12] A. 1550-1558 B. 1649-1660 C. 1798-1832 D. 1910-1936 Ans: C

2. The Victorian age is named after- [Khulna University: 10-11] A. King Victor I B. Victory of the British Empire C. The Victors in the war against the French? D. Queen Victoria Ans: D

3. Which of the following age in literary history is the latest? [PSC Assistant Director: 06] A. The Anglo-Saxon Age B. The Renaissance Age C. The Romantic Age D. The Victorian Age Ans: D

4. Which was the Oldest period in English Literature? [Sub-Registrar: 01] A. The Anglo-Norman B. Anglo-Saxon C. Chaucer’s Period D. Middle Ans: B

5. The period from AD 1066 to 1500 is Known as – [PSC Assistant Director: 06] A. The old English Period B. The Middle English Period C. The Anglo-Saxon period D. The Victorian period Ans: B

6. Beowulf is – [Jail Superintendent: 13] A. an epic B. an elegy C. a novel D. a burlesque Ans: A

7. How many lines does the poem ‘Beowulf’ contain? [Khulna University: 08-09] A. 4000 lines B. 3000 lines C. 3182 lines (approx) D. 1850 lines Ans: B (Note: Standard count is approx 3182, but source key says B)

8. Which one of the following is the first long poem in English? [Govt. High School: 06] A. The Wanderer B. Beowulf C. The Seafarer D. Dream of the Road Ans: B

9. Which is the most remarkable work in Anglo-Saxon heroic poetry? [Govt. High School: 06] A. Beowulf B. Auxiota C. Azax D. Criptong Ans: A

10. Which is the heroic poem of Anglo-Saxon period? [Mercantile Bank Officer: 04] A. Nibelungenlied B. The Wanderer C. The Seafarer D. The Ruin Burg Ans: B

11. Anglo Saxon Poetry was immensely influenced by – . A. Christianity B. Religion C. Myths D. All Ans: A

Middle English Period (1066-1500)

Geoffrey Chaucer

1. Who is the writer of ‘The House of Fame’? [Defence Ministry: 23] A. Francis Bacon B. Geoffrey Chaucer C. William Landlord D. John Wycliffe Ans: B

2. Choose the right Answer: Chaucer is the representative poet of [Sub-Registrar: 12] A. 17th century B. 14th century C. 16th century D. 18th century Ans: B

3. Who is considered to be the father of English poetry? [Chittagong University: 11-12] A. William Langland B. Thomas More C. Roger Bacon D. Geoffrey Chaucer Ans: D

4. Who is the father of modern English poetry? [Telephone Board: 04] A. Cynewulf B. Geoffrey Chaucer C. Robert Browning D. None of the above Ans: B

5. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote- [Environment Dept: 11] A. Canterbury Tales B. Piers Plowman C. Morte d’Arther D. The Maid’s Tragedy Ans: A

6. The Canterbury Tales are told by- [Passport Dept: 11] A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. John Wycliffe C. Boccaccio D. Thomas Barth Ans: A

7. The Canterbury Tales is as alive and –– today as it was nearly 600 years ago. [Dhaka University: 10-11] A. Appealing B. fruitful C. repealin D. enhancing Ans: A

8. Who translated the Bible into English for the first time? [PSC Assistant Director: 06] A. Nicolus Udall B. Thomas Norton C. John Wycliffe D. Edmund Spenser Ans: C

9. Who translated ‘The New Testament’? [Postal Dept: 13] A. Langland B. John Wycliffe C. Layaman D. Touci Ans: B

10. How long did the age of Chaucer exist? [Rural Development: 13] A. from 1350-1400 B. from 1340-1400 C. from 1380-1399 D. from 1300-1405 Ans: B

11. Who is not a poet of Victorian Age? [Standard Bank: 12] A. Mathew Arnold B. Tennyson C. Geoffrey Chaucer D. Robert Browning Ans: C

12. Which is the most remarkable literary work of Chaucer? [PWD: 06] A. The Canterbury B. The Nun’s Priest C. The Sun Rising D. Ode to the West Wind Ans: A

13. ‘The Golden Targe’ was written by – [Passport Dept: 06] A. Swift B. G. B. Shaw C. Mark Twain D. Dunban Ans: A (Note: William Dunbar wrote it, answer key A seems incorrect or refers to a different option in original source. Standard answer is Dunbar).

Renaissance Period (1500-1660)

General Questions

1. Which of the following techniques was not used in the Renaissance –art? [Combined Bank: 21] A. Realism B. Perspective C. Individualism D. Abstraction Ans: D

2. What is the meaning of ‘Renaissance’? [Standard Bank: 10] A. The revival of hard work B. The revival of learning C. The revival of life D. The revival of new country Ans: B

3. In which century did the Renaissance begin in Europe? [Rajshahi University: 13-14] A. 17th century B. 16th century C. 15th century D. 14th century Ans: C

4. Meaning of the word ‘Renaissance’? [Rajshahi University: 13-14] A. New B. Rebirth C. Ignorance D. Revival Ans: B

5. Renaissance is- [Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University: 13-14] A. Name of an artist B. Name of an art movement C. Name of a sculpture D. None Ans: B

6. ‘Renaissance’ is- [Standard Bank: 09] A. An event of Russian Revolution B. An event of French Revolution C. A period of revival or rebirth of learning D. A which took place between England and France Ans: C

7. ‘Renaissance’ means- [Dhaka University: 07-08] A. regain B. reborn C. re-arrange D. rebirth Ans: D

8. ‘Renaissance’ means- [Telephone Board: 04] A. the revival of learning B. the revival of hard task C. the revival of life D. the revival of new country Ans: A

9. What is the meaning of the word ‘Renaissance’? [Auditor: 98] A. Death B. Old age C. Maturity D. Rebirth/New life Ans: D

10. European Renaissance refers to- [IFIC Bank: 96] A. Religious reforms in Europe B. European conquest of the Americas C. Regeneration of the arts and literature starting in Italy D. Unification of certain European states Ans: C

11. The beginning of the Renaissance may be traced to the city of - [Labor Directorate: 01] A. Venice B. London C. Paris D. Florence Ans: D

12. Who were the writers of Renaissance period? [Junior Auditor: 03] A. Francis Bacon, Sydney B. Spenser, Thomas Moore C. William Tyndale, Huge Latimer D. All Ans: D

Thomas More

1. A place where everything is perfect - [ACC: 20] A. Cosmos B. platoon C. utopia D. Utilatarian Ans: C

2. Thomas More is a famous - . [AB Bank: 11] A. Poet B. Lawyer C. Pope D. Lord Ans: B

3. Who wrote ‘Utopia’? [Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank: 10] A. William Caxton B. William Langland C. Sir Thomas Wyatt D. Sir Thomas More Ans: D

4. ‘Discussion on Politicial Subject’ was written by- [Commerce Ministry: 07] A. Swift B. G. B. Shaw C. Mark Twain D. Thomas More Ans: D

5. The Utopia is a/an- [NBR: 03] A. play B. epic C. story D. novel Ans: D

Niccolo Machiavelli

1. A Machiavellian Character is - [BEPZA: 21] A. An honest person B. Scheming person C. An adventurous person D. A learned person Ans: B

Sir David Lindsay

1. ‘The Dream’ is a - [Passport Dept: 06] A. play B. epic C. story D. poem Ans: D

Nicholas Udall

1. Who wrote the play ‘Ralph Roister Doister’? [IBBL: 05] A. Nicholas Udall B. Thomas More C. Thomas Hady D. Thomas Huges Ans: A

The Elizabethan Period

1. Which period is known as ‘The Golden age’ of English Literature? [38th BCS] A. The Victorian age B. The Elizabethan age C. The Restoration age D. The Eighteenth Century Ans: B

2. Elizabethan Tragedy is centered on – [Khulna University: 10-11] A. revenge B. nature C. war D. none of these Ans: A

3. Who is the member of ‘University Wits’ in the following list? [Passport Dept: 11] A. William Shakespeare B. Thomas Gray C. Robert Greene D. John Dryden Ans: C

4. Peele is a/an- [Women Affairs: 02] A. essayist B. dramatist C. poet D. novelist Ans: B

5. ‘The Fall of Troy’ is the best work of – . [Passport Dept: 06] A. James B. Peele C. John D. Homer Ans: B

Edmund Spenser

1. Edmund Spenser is a- [Prison Supt: 12] A. Scientist B. Poet C. Critics D. Dramatist Ans: B

2. ‘Faerie Queene’ is a/an- [Education Officer: 12] A. play B. short story C. epic D. novel Ans: C

3. Who is called the poet of poets? [Govt. High School: 06] A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. Edmund Spenser C. Thomas Kyd D. William Shakespeare Ans: B

Thomas Kyd

1. The play ‘The Spanish Tragedy’ is written by- [38th BCS] A. Thomas Kyd B. Christopher Marlowe C. Shakespeare D. Ben Jonson Ans: A

2. Who wrote ‘The Spanish Tragedy’? [Govt. High School: 06] A. John Lyly B. Thomas Kyd C. Robert Green D. Christopher Marlowe Ans: B

3. ‘The Spanish Targedy’ was written by- [Bangladesh Bank: 01] A. Swift B. G.B Shaw C. Mark Twain D. Thomas Kyd Ans: D

4. Kyd is the innovator of _____ in English Literature [Dutch Bangla Bank: 04] A. poetry B. prose C. John D. romantic tragedy Ans: D

5. Who is the father of English Revenge Tragedy? A. Ben Jonson B. Edmund Spenser C. Henry Fielding D. Thomas Kyd Ans: D

Sir Philip Sidney

1. Which one is not a poetic work? [Jahangirnagar Univ: 14-15] A. The Waste Land B. An Apology for poetry C. The Canterbury Tales D. Paradise Lost Ans: B

2. Who has written ‘An Apology for Poetry’? [Begum Rokeya Univ: 16-17] A. Ralph Waldo Emerson B. Whitman C. Samuel Johnson D. Franz Kafka (Source Answer Blank, standard answer is Philip Sidney)

3. Who is the writer of ‘Arcadia’? [Dhaka University: 09-10] A. Sir Philip Sidney B. Alfred Tennyson C. Lord Tennyson D. John Milton Ans: D (Note: Sir Philip Sidney wrote Arcadia. Option A is Sidney. Source key D might be error or referring to a different work/author context not visible. Standard fact: Sidney wrote Arcadia).

4. What is the main theme of ‘Arcadia’? [Passport Dept: 06] A. love B. rural life C. greed D. wealth Ans: D (Note: Arcadia themes are pastoral/love. Source D implies Wealth?)

Francis Bacon

1. Francis Bacon is an illustrious- [44th BCS] A. Essayist B. Dramatist C. Novelist D. Journalist Ans: A

2. Who is an essayist? [Civil Aviation: 21] A. J. S. Mill B. Charles Dickens C. Francis Bacon D. W. H. Newman Ans: C

3. Who is called the father of English essays? [Begum Rokeya Univ: 10-11] A. Francis Bacon B. Robert Browning C. Ted Hughes D. O’ Henry Ans: A

4. Who is considered to be the father of English prose? [Railway: 00] A. Francis Bacon B. King Alfred the Great C. Henry Fielding D. Geoffrey Chaucer Ans: B

5. Bacon received education from--- [NBR: 03] A. Eton B. Oxford C. Cambridge D. Trinity College Ans: C

Christopher Marlowe

1. Which of the following writers belongs to the Elizabethan period? [35th BCS] A. Christopher Marlowe B. Alexander Pope C. John Dryden D. Samuel Beckett Ans: A

2. What is the full name of the tragedy ‘Dr. Faustus’? [Govt. High School: 06] A. The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus B. The Tragical of Doctor Faustus C. The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus D. Doctor Faustus Ans: A

3. ‘Dr. Faustus’ was written by- [PWD: 10] A. Ben Johnson B. W. Shakespeare C. Christopher Marlowe D. John Webster Ans: C

4. What is the main theme of Doctor Faustus? [PWD: 06] A. love B. thirst of power C. jealously D. revenge Ans: B

5. In ‘The Passionate Shepherd to his Love’ the word that rhymes with ‘rocks’ is- [Dhaka University: 00-01] A. shocks B. locks C. flocks D. mocks Ans: C

6. ‘Choose the line which follows the line’ and if these pleasures may thee move’ in ‘The passionate Shepherd to his love’. [Dhaka University: 98-99] A. Then bear with me and be my love B. Come live with me and be my love C. Let me be the passionate Shepherd to your love D. Let me all pleasures to you now prove Ans: B

7. ‘Come on and be my friend’ is a/an- [Labor Dept: 09] A. invitation B. Persuasion C. provocation D. temptation Ans: A

8. Who believed ‘Man is the maker of his fate’? [Rural Development: 13] A. Franklin B. Dryden C. Carlyee D. Marlowe Ans: D

9. Christopher Marlowe was a writer of – [Janata Bank: 05] A. Romantic period B. Victorian period C. Jacobean period D. Elizabethan period Ans: D

William Shakespeare

1. William Shakespeare was born in – [40th BCS] A. 1616 B. 1664 C. 1564 D. 1493 Ans: C

2. Shakespeare composed much of his plays in what sort of verse? [37th BCS] A. Alliterative verse B. Sonnet form C. Iambic pentameter D. Dactylic Hexameter Ans: C

3. Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ is successful – [36th BCS] A. tragedy B. comedy C. tragi-comedy D. melo drama Ans: C

4. Who wrote the plays ‘The Tempest’ and ‘A Mid Summer Night’s Dream’? [29th BCS] A. Ben Johnson B. Christopher C. John Dryden D. William Shakespeare Ans: D

5. Shakespeare is known/famous mostly for his – [16th BCS] A. poetry B. novels C. autobiography D. plays Ans: D

6. Which of the following is written by Shakespeare? [Senior Staff Nurse: 23] A. Man and Superman B. The importance of Being Earnest C. The Tempest D. All for Love Ans: C

7. Willian Shakespeare was born in- [CHOP: 22] A. USA B. Germany C. Greece D. UK(Stratford-uponAvon) Ans: D

8. Othello, Macbeth and Hamlet are three famous of Shakespeare- [Civil Aviation: 21] A. Comedies B. Plays C. tragedies D. novels Ans: C

9. Which one of the following is not written by Shakespeare? [Jiban Bima: 21] A. Macbeth B. Hamlet C. Dr. Faustus D. Othello Ans: C

10. In what year did Shakespeare died? [Meteorology Dept: 04] A. 1570 AD B. 1580 AD C. 1630 AD D. 1616AD Ans: D

11. Shakespeare was a writer from- [Dhaka Bank: 03] A. England B. Wales C. Greece D. None of these Ans: A

12. William Shakespeare is a great – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 13-14] A. playwright B. player C. novelist D. essayist Ans: A

13. Which period of British literature does Shakespeare belong to – [Rajshahi Univ: 14-15] A. Medieval B. Romantic C. Elizabethan D. Modern Ans: C

14. William Shakespeare was an English dramatist and poet of century. [Sonali Bank: 10] A. fifteenth B. sixteenth C. fourteenth D. seventeenth Ans: B

15. Shakespeare lived in the reign of – . [Foreign Ministry: 01] A. Elizabeth I B. Elizabeth II C. Queen Victoria D. King Charles Ans: A

16. William Shakespeare is a famous – [Expatriates Welfare: 12] A. dramatist B. novelist C. essayist D. critic Ans: A

17. Shakespeare was famous for all but one of the following – [Youth Dept: 94] A. comedies B. tragedies C. bourgeoisie drama D. tragic-drama Ans: C

18. Which of the following is not true about Shakespeare? [Sub-Registrar: 16] A. Poet B. Playwright C. Novelist D. Actor Ans: C

19. Transliteration of ‘Shakespeare’ – A. সেক্সপিয়র B. শেক্‌সপিয়র C. শেক্সপিয়র D. শেক্সপিয়ার Ans: B

20. Shakespeare wrote brilliant – [Election Commission: 08] A. poems B. essays C. novels D. dramas Ans: D

21. Shakespeare was not – [Rajshahi Univ: 13-14] A. a dramatist B. a playwright C. a poet D. a story writer Ans: D

22. William Shakespeare is a/an – dramatist. [Jagannath Univ: 14-15] A. English B. American C. Brazilian D. Spanish Ans: A

23. William Shakespeare is not the author of : [Rajshahi Univ: 12-13] A. Titus Andronicus B. Taming the Shrew C. White Devil D. Hamlet Ans: C

24. Which one of the following is not written by Shakespeare – [Dhaka Univ: 02-03] A. Macbeth B. Hamlet C. Othello D. Dr. Faustus Ans: D

25. ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is written by – [PSC: 15] A. Jane Austen B. Charles Dicken C. William Shakespeare D. Virginia Woolf Ans: C

26. William Shakespeare wrote- [Chittagong Univ: 08-09] A. sonnets, tragedies and comedies B. sonnets, plays and essays C. sonnets, plays and novel D. epics, tragedies and comedies Ans: A

27. William Shakespeare never composed – [Khulna Univ: 08-09] A. sonnets B. comedies C. tragedies D. novels Ans: D

28. In Shakespearean tragedy, the hero is – [Khulna Univ: 06-07] A. an ordinary man B. a high ranking man C. a sacrilegious man D. none of these Ans: B

29. Shakespeare did not write – [Rajshahi Univ: 12-13] A. All’s Well that Ends Well B. Measure for Measure C. Love’s Labour's Lost D. Caesar and Cleopatra Ans: D

30. Which of the following plays is not Shakespeares? [Jahangirnagar Univ: 09-10] A. King John B. Coriolanus C. Hamlet D. The White Devil Ans: D

31. What sort of life does the ‘Shakespeare lead? [Jagannath Univ: 16-17] A. Comfortable and rich B. Comfortable and carefree life C. A carefree and simple life D. Cheerful and simple life Ans: C

32. Pick the odd one out. [Dhaka Univ: 09-10] A. Macbeth B. Hamlet C. Lear D. Antigone Ans: D

33. Which one does not fall into the same category. [Dhaka Univ: 10-11] A. Rosalind B. Ophelia C. Cordelia D. Desdemona Ans: A

34. William Shakespeare is a famous – Century English playwright. A. Nineteenth B. sixteenth C. Eighteenth D. fifteenth Ans: B

35. Who is the greatest dramatist of all times? [PWD: 11] A. G. B. Shaw B. William Shakespeare C. William Wordsworth D. Jonathan Swift Ans: B

36. The national poet of England is – [PM Office: 13] A. Milton B. Wordsworth C. Homer D. Shakespeare Ans: D

Hamlet

1. Where is the setting of the play ‘Hamlet’? [43rd BCS] A. England B. Italy C. France D. Denmark Ans: D

2. ‘Frailty, thy name is woman’ is a famous dialogue from – [36th BCS] A. Christopher Marlowe B. Johns Webster C. W. Shakespeare D. T. S. Eliot Ans: C

3. ‘To be or not to be, that is the question’– is famous dialogue from- [35th BCS] A. Othello B. Romeo and Juliet C. Hamlet D. Macbeth Ans: C

4. ‘To be or not to be that is the – .’ [29th BCS] A. answer B. danger C. question D. fortune Ans: C

5. In Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, Hamlet was prince of – [Railway: 21] A. Norway B. Britain C. Denmark D. France Ans: C

6. William Shakespeare wrote – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 16-17] A. Pride & Prejudice B. Hamlet C. Pygmalion D. The Paradise Lost Ans: B

7. ‘Brevity is the soul of wit’ who told it? [Begum Rokeya Univ: 17-18] A. Confucius B. Lord Byron C. Shakespeare D. Wordsworth Ans: C

8. Who wrote Hamlet? [Rajshahi Univ: 17-18] A. Blake B. Chaucer C. Shakespeare D. Hamlet Ans: C

9. Hamlet is a play written by – [Mass Comm Dept: 13] A. Milton B. Shaw C. Shakespeare D. Hamlet Ans: C

10. Hamlet is a – [Rajshahi Univ: 13-14] A. play B. novel C. short story D. poem Ans: A

11. Hamlet is a – [Begum Rokeya Univ: 16-17] A. tragedy B. poem C. essay D. short story Ans: A

12. Shakespeare’s Hamlet is – [ACC: 04] A. a comedy B. a tragi-comedy C. an epic D. a tragedy Ans: D

13. Which book is a Tragedy? [Edu Officer: 12] A. Hamlet B. Measure for Measure C. As you like it D. She stoops to conquer Ans: A

14. The name of Hamlet’s fiancee is – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 15-16] A. Ophelia B. Desdemona C. Cordelia D. Rosalind Ans: A

15. Which one is a tragedy? [Begum Rokeya Univ: 14-15] A. Hamlet B. Waiting for Godot C. The Caretaker D. Is you like it Ans: A

16. We find the utterance ‘Frailty thy name is women’ in – [National Savings: 09] A. Shakespeare B. Bacon C. Fielding D. John Austen Ans: A

17. ‘Frailty thy name is women’ in which of the following plays you find this? [Foreign Ministry: 12] A. Macbeth B. Romeo and Juliet C. Hamlet D. Tempest Ans: C

18. ‘There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your Philosophy’ – From which play? [Police: 98] A. Hamlet B. King Lear C. Macbeth D. Othello Ans: A

19. Where is expressed the view that ‘There is a divinity that shapes our ends’? [Sub-Registrar: 92] A. In King Lear B. In Hamlet C. In the Tempest D. In Merry Windsor Ans: B

20. Author of ‘Hamlet’ – . [Information Ministry: 03] A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. William Blake C. William Wordsworth D. W. Shakespeare Ans: D

21. How many soliloquies are spoken by Hamlet in the play ‘Hamlet’? A. Five B. Six C. Seven D. Eight Ans: C

King Lear

1. William Shakespeare is the author of –. [Foreign Ministry: 12] A. Paradise Lost B. Old Man & the Sea C. Daffodils D. King Lear Ans: D

2. Who wrote the world famous tragic play ‘King Lear’? [Labor Dept: 06] A. John Milton B. W. Shakespeare C. G. B. Shaw D. Christopher Marlowe Ans: B

3. William Shakespeare authored – . [BHBFC: 11] A. Pride & Prejudice B. Waiting for Godot C. Sound of Music D. King Lear Ans: D

4. Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ is a – . [Defense Ministry: 16] A. Comedy B. Historical Play C. Tragedy D. Satire Ans: C

5. Which one of the following is not a character of ‘King Lear? A. Goneril B. Macduff C. Regan D. Edmund Ans: B

Macbeth

1. Macbeth is –. [Power Board: 12] A. a play B. a novel C. an essay D. a poem Ans: A

2. Macbeth is a – by Shakespeare. [National Univ: 11-12] A. novel B. short story C. verse D. play Ans: D

3. What kind of literary creation ‘Macbeth’ is? [Begum Rokeya Univ: 15-16] A. Epic B. Tragedy C. Novel D. Story Ans: B

4. ‘Three Witches’ are important characters in- [BREB: 16] A. The way of the World B. Hamlet C. Oedipus Rex D. Macbeth Ans: D

5. ‘All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand’ is a quotation from – [Primary Edu: 01] A. Hamlet B. Othello C. King Lear D. Macbeth Ans: D

6. Life is a tale told boy an idiot full of sound and fury – [Chittagong Univ: 16-17] A. to signify nothing B. to signifying nothing C. for signifying nothing D. in order-to signif Ans: B

7. Who tells Macbeth, ‘The queen, my lord, is dead’? A. Seyton B. Siward C. The Doctor D. Caithess Ans: A

8. Three witches are character in – . A. Othello B. King Lear C. Macbeth D. Romeo and Juliet Ans: C

Othello

1. Desdemona is a character in the following Shakespearean play– [45th BCS] A. Macbeth B. Othello C. Hamlet D. King Lear Ans: B

2. Othello gave Desdemona – as a token of love : [37th BCS] A. Ring B. Handkerchief C. Pendant D. Bangles Ans: B

3. Othello is a Shakespeare’s play about- [35th BCS] A. A Jew B. A Roman C. A Turk D. A Moor Ans: D

4. The name of Othello’s wife is – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 15-16] A. Ophelia B. Desdemona C. Cordelia D. Rosalind Ans: B

5. Who elopes with Othello and marries him? – A. Emilia B. Mariana C. Desdemona D. Miranda Ans: C

6. Who suffers severely in the long run? [NBR: 03] A. Othello B. Prospero C. Caliban D. Iago Ans: D

7. Who is suspected to have relation with Desdemona?- [Women Affairs: 02] A. Othello B. Cassio C. Lago D. Caliban Ans: B

8. Who gives Othello the handerchief? A. Desdemona B. Iago C. Caliban D. Emilia Ans: B

Julius Caesar

1. What kind of play is Julius Caesar? [43rd BCS] A. romantic B. anti-romantic C. comedy D. historical Ans: D

2. Julius Caesar was the ruler of Rome about – [28th BCS] A. 1000 years ago B. 1500 years ago C. 3000 years ago D. 2000 years ago Ans: D

3. Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ is a – [ACC: 04] A. comedy B. satire C. tragedy D. historical play Ans: C

4. Brutus is a famous character of Shakespeare in – [Passport Dept: 11] A. King Lear B. The Tempest C. Julius Caesar D. Hamlet Ans: C

5. Cowards die – before death. [Chittagong Univ: 12-13] A. much time B. many time C. enough time D. many times Ans: D

6. Who said ‘Cowards die many times before their death’? [Chittagong Univ: 10-11] A. Shakespeare B. Franklin C. Carlyle D. Alexander Pope Ans: A

7. ‘Cowards die many times before their death,’ said by – [PM Office: 13] A. Macbeth B. Hamlet C. Julius Caesar D. None of them Ans: C

As You Like It

1. ‘Sweet are the uses of adversity’ is quoted from Shakespeare’s – . [44th BCS] A. Julius Caesar B. Macbeth C. Comedy of Errors D. As You Like it Ans: D

2. ‘As you like it’ Author? [BCS Academy: 21] A. Sinclair Lewis B. William Shakespeare C. George Bernard D. Charles Dickens Ans: B

3. Which of the following is a ‘Comedy’ written by Shakespeare? [Edu Officer: 10] A. As you Like It B. King Lear C. Macbeth D. Hamlet Ans: A

4. ‘Sweet are the uses of adversity’ was stated by – [Islamic Univ: 11-12] A. Voltaire B. Shakespeare C. Milton D. Tolstoy Ans: B

5. Celia is the daughter of Duke - [PWD: 06] A. Frederick B. Senior C. Charles D. Ansolo Ans: A

6. ‘All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players’ a quotation from Shakespeare’s – [Parliament Sect: 06] A. Macbeth B. As You Like It. C. Romeo and Juliet D. Tempest Ans: B

The Merchant of Venice

1. The Merchant of Venice is a Shakespearean play about – [36th BCS] A. a Jew B. A Moor C. a Roman D. a Turk Ans: A

2. The quote ‘All that glitters is not gold’ is – [Data Entry: 20] A. The Merchant of Venice B. Othello C. Romeo and Juliet D. None Ans: A

3. ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is written by – [PSC: 16] A. Shelly B. Wordsworth C. Shakespeare D. Milton Ans: C

4. Shakespeare’s ‘Merchant of Venice’ is a – [Passport Dept: 03] A. Tragedy B. Comedy C. Satire D. Lyric Ans: B

The Tempest

1. Caliban is an important character from Shakespeare’s – [44th BCS] A. The Tempest B. Hamlet C. Macbeth D. Othello Ans: A

2. Fill in the blank. ‘ –– ’ is Shakespeare’s last play. [37th BCS] A. As you like it B. Macbeth C. Tempest D. Othello Ans: C

3. Which one is not similar? [PKSF: 23] A. Hamlet B. Macbeth C. The Tempest D. Othello Ans: C (Others are tragedies, Tempest is a comedy/romance)

4. ‘The Tempest’ is written by – [BREB: 23] A. Shelley B. Marlowe C. Dryden D. Shakespeare Ans: D

5. William Shakespeare wrote – [Narcotics Dept: 13] A. Tempest B. Doctor Faustus C. Rainbow D. The Sun also rises Ans: A

6. Who wrote ‘The Tempest’? [Edu Officer: 12] A. William Wordsworth B. Ben Johnson C. W. Shakespeare D. Tennyson Ans: C

7. Who asks Prospero to stop the tempest? [Bangladesh Bank: 01] A. Alonso B. Ferdinand C. Miranda D. Gonzalo Ans: C

8. One of the following plays is not a tragedy? [PSC: 16] A. Hamlet B. Macbeth C. Othello D. Tempest Ans: D

9. Which is known as Shakespeare’s Swan song? [Khulna Univ: 10-11] A. Hamlet B. Macbeth C. The Tempest D. Twelfth Night Ans: C

10. The characters Prospero, Alonso and Antonio are from- [Islamic Univ: 16-17] A. The Tempest B. Macbeth C. Othello D. Romeo and Juliet Ans: A

Romeo and Juliet

1. The play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was written by – [Standard Bank: 12] A. Charles Dickens B. William Shakespeare C. Jane Austen D. Michael Modhusudon Ans: B

2. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a – [Islamic Univ: 11-12] A. Comedy B. Tragedy C. Romance D. Morality Play Ans: B

Measure for Measure

1. Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ is successful – [36th BCS] A. tragedy B. comedy C. tragi-comedy D. melo drama Ans: C

2. Who wrote the play ‘Measure for Measure’? [Commerce Ministry: 07] A. Ben Jonson B. Jane Austen C. W. Shakespeare D. William Congreve Ans: C

3. Who cancels Claudio’s death penalty? [Sonali Bank: 01] A. Vinantio B. Angelo C. Isabella D. Mariana Ans: A

4. Who is arrested to make Juliet Pregnant? [Rural Development: 13] A. Angelo B. Claudio C. Vinantio D. Mack Ans: B

5. Who offers her life to save claudio? [Commerce Bank: 01] A. his sister Isabella B. his sister Mariana C. Vinantio D. Angelo Ans: A

The Taming of the Shrew

1. Who wrote ‘The Taming of the Shrew’? [Civil Aviation: 21] A. William Shakespeare B. G. B. Sha C. W. B. Yeats D. John Dryden Ans: A

2. Who is the author of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’? [Sub-Registrar: 01] A. Shaw B. Shakespeare C. Ibsen D. Jonson Ans: B

Twelfth Night

1. ‘Twelfth Night’ is – [Prison Supt: 13] A. A comedy B. An elegy C. A novel D. A tragedy Ans: A

2. ‘Twelfth Night’ is written by – [Btwet 06-07] A. William Shakespeare B. Samuel Johnson C. Sir Walter Scott D. P.B. Shelly Ans: A

The Comedy of Errors

1. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar's 'Bhranti Bilas' is a translation of which book? [Secondary School: 97] A. Uncle Tonis Cabin B. Doll’s House C. Macbeth D. The Comedy of Errors Ans: D

2. Who wrote ‘Comedy of Errors’? [Primary Head Master: 94] A. Ben Jonson B. G.B. Shaw C. T. S. Eliot D. William Shakespeare Ans: D

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

1. The drama ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is written by – [Railway: 13] A. George B. Shaw B. Thomas Hardy C. Shakespeare D. T.S. Eliot Ans: C

2. Shakespeare wrote – [National Univ: 08-09] A. Lord of the Flies B. The Riders to the sea C. A Passage to India D. A Mid Summer Night’s Dream Ans: D

Under the Greenwood Tree

1. The poem ‘Under the Green Wood Tree’ was written by – [Khulna Univ: 11-12] A. William Wordsworth B. Robert Browning C. William Shakespeare D. Ralph Hodgson Ans: C

2. In ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ the ‘Tree’ refers to – [Dhaka Univ: 10-11] A. nature B. forest C. sun D. a big tree Ans: B

3. In the lines ‘Here shall he see/No enemy’ taken from ‘Under the Greenwood Tree.’ ‘Here’ stands for – [Dhaka Univ: 08-09] A. nature B. the greenwood tree C. open space D. hunting ground Ans: A

4. In ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ the poet – [Jagannath Univ: 08-09] A. does not speak about any enemy B. speak about the life of comfort and happiness C. speak of one enemy D. mentions two enemies Ans: D (Winter and rough weather)

5. In ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’, which of the following mentioned as an ‘enemy’? [Jahangirnagar Univ: 11-12] A. Sun B. Winter C. Forest D. Wild animal Ans: B

6. What is the major attraction of life as expressed in “Under the green wood tree”? [Dhaka Univ: 04-05] A. no people B. rich nature C. no enemy D. singing birds Ans: C

7. ‘The sweet bird’s throat’ in ‘Under the Greenwood tree’ refer to- [Dhaka Univ: 02-03] A. The bird’s colourful body B. The honey gathered from flowers C. The melodious song of the bird D. The silky colourful feather Ans: C

8. Shakespeare thinks that the only enemies in the forest are- [Dhaka Univ: 97-98] A. men and cattle B. cold winter and rough weather C. tigers and lions D. room temperature Ans: B

9. The line that follows ‘who doth ambition shun’ in ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ is- [Dhaka Univ: 97-98] A. runs as fast as the sun B. has a lot of time for sun C. and loves to live the sun D. is in no time undone Ans: C (Actually: And loves to live i' the sun)

Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day

1. According to one of the most famous sonnets of Shakespeare ‘Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day?’ the eternal beauty will- [Combined Bank: 21] A. become more colourful than a summer’s day B. be more attractive than golden face C. live as long as the people read the sonnet D. be more stunning in course of time Ans: C

John Donne

1. ‘For God’s sake hold your tongue, and let me love.’ This line is written by- [38th BCS] A. Emily Dickinson B. T. S. Eliot C. Mathew Arnold D. John Donne Ans: D

2. Who wrote the poem ‘The Good Morrow’? [Commerce Ministry: 07] A. John Donne B. Shelley C. Blake D. Milton Ans: A

3. John Donne was a - [Islamic Univ: 10-11] A. a romantic poet B. a didatic poet C. satirical poet D. a metaphysical poet Ans: D

Ben Jonson

1. Who has written the play ‘Volpone’? [37th BCS] A. John Webster B. Ben Jonson C. Christopher D. W. Shakespeare Ans: B

2. Which of the following school of literary writing is connected with a medical theory? [15th BCS] A. Comedy of Manners B. Theatre of the Absurd C. Heroic Tragedy D. Comedy of Humours Ans: D

3. Ben Jonson introduced- [Sub-Registrar: 16] A. allegory B. heroic drama C. comedy of manners D. comedy of humour Ans: D

4. ‘The Silent Woman’ was written by – [Rajshahi Univ: 10-11] A. John Ruskin B. Ben Jonson C. Kalidas D. Munishi Prem Chand Ans: B

5. ‘Every Man in His Humour’ is the best work of- [Passport Dept: 06] A. James B. Ben Jonson C. John D. Homer Ans: B

6. Who is called the ‘Father of English Comedy of Humours’? [Home Ministry: 02] A. John Donne B. Ben Jonson C. Mathew Arnold D. Christopher Marlowe Ans: B

Andrew Marvell

1. The poem ‘To His Coy Mistress’ was written by – [45th BCS] A. Andrew Marvell B. John Donne C. George Herbert D. Henry vaugha Ans: A

2. Andrew Marvell was a- [Khulna Univ: 05-06] A. Metaphysical poet B. Victorian poet C. Romantic poet D. Modern poet Ans: A

3. Who wrote the poem ‘The Definition of Love’? A. Andrew Marvell B. Matthew Arnold C. Tennyson D. Robert Browning Ans: A

John Webster

1. ‘The White Devil’ was written by- [Women Affairs: 02] A. Swift B. G. B. Shaw C. Mark Twain D. John Webster Ans: D

Robert Herrick

1. Which one is written by Robert Herrick? [BCS Admin Academy: 21] A. Patriotism B. Justice C. The Patriot D. To Daffodils Ans: D

2. Which one of the following is written by Robert Herrick? [High School: 04] A. Patriotism B. Justice C. The Patriot D. To Daffodils Ans: D

3. In Robert Herrick’s poem ‘To daffodils’ human life is compared with – [Dhaka Univ: 14-15] A. summer’s rain B. morning’s dew C. spring D. all three abc Ans: D

4. In the room ‘To Daffodils’ the poet weeps over – [Postal Dept: 03] A. loss of beautiful flower B. loss caused to environment C. loss of sweet scent D. short-lived human life Ans: D

5. In ‘To Daffodils’, human life is compared with – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 11-12] A. sunset B. flowing river C. morning’s dew D. graying hair Ans: C

6. Why is the poet so sad to see the daffodils in ‘To daffodils’? [Dhaka Univ: 12-13] A. The poet is sad because the flowers have not bloomed fully B. The poet is sad because winter will soon arrive. C. The poet is sad because the flowers remind him of his own death. D. The poet is sad because flowers bring very hot weather.Ans: C

7. The poet Robert Herrick requests the daffodils to wait till – [Dhaka Univ: 02-03] A. the morning prayer B. the evening prayer C. the sunrise D. the noon prayer Ans: B

8. ‘Hasting day’ in ‘To daffodils’ means- [Dhaka Univ: 09-10] A. fast day B. quiet day C. finishing day D. hurriedly passing day Ans: D

9. Which two things of nature does Robert Herrick find similar to human beings and daffodils? A. rising man, moon B. summer’s rain, morning’s day C. spring, summer D. hasting day, even song Ans: B (Note: Summer's rain and morning's dew)

10. ‘To daffodils’ gives poignant expression to the inescapable – of life on earth. [Dhaka Univ] A. permanence B. transience C. beauty D. sadness Ans: B

11. In Robert Herrick’s ‘To daffodils’, apart from human beings, what other things are lived? [Dhaka Univ: 05-06] A. summer and winter B. summer and rainy season C. flowers and animals D. summer and morning dew Ans: D

12. In ‘To Daffodils, the words’ The pearls of morning dew’ indicate- [Dhaka Univ: 01-02] A. the beauty or nature B. the freshness of daffodils C. the beauty of daffodils D. our transitory life Ans: D

13. The gist of ‘The Daffodils’ is that- [Dhaka Univ: 96-97] A. life is short B. the world is like a daffodil C. our souls are immortal D. we should pray regularly Ans: A

14. In Herrick’s ‘Daffodils’, eve song means – [Dhaka Univ: 01-02] A. song of the evening B. evening religious service C. a musical moment D. harmonious action Ans: A (or B, Evening prayer/service)

15. The central idea of ‘To daffodils’ is that– [Jahangirnagar Univ: 11-12] A. we feel sad when someone dies B. we are unhappy because life is short C. life is short, so live honestly D. life is short, so live to the fullest Ans: D (Implied)

16. The last line of ‘To Daffodils’ is – [Dhaka Univ: 09-10] A. Never to be seen again B. Vanish like summer’s rain C. Never to be found again D. As quick a growth to meet decay Ans: C

John Milton

1. ‘Paradise Lost’ attempted to- [44th BCS] A. Justify the ways of man to God B. Show that the Satan and God have equal power C. Justify the ways of God to man D. Explain why both good and evil are necessary Ans: C

2. ‘Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n’ – Who wrote this? [43rd BCS] A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. Christopher Marlowe C. John Milton D. P. B. Shelley Ans: C

3. Of the following authors, who wrote an epic? [38th BCS] A. John Milton B. Jane Mansfield C. William Cowper D. William Shakespeare Ans: A

4. Which of the following is written in blank verse? [Biman Bangladesh: 22] A. The Rape of the Lock B. Absalom & Achitophel C. Paradise Lost D. In Memoriam Ans: C

5. Who is the composer of ‘Paradise Lost’? [12th BCS] A. John Keats B. Lord Byron C. S. T Coleridge D. John Milton Ans: D

6. Who wrote ‘On His Blindness’? [Textile: 18] A. Homer B. John Milton C. Shakespeare D. P.B.Shelley Ans: B

7. The main character in ‘Paradise Lost Book I and Book II’ is – [Defense Ministry: 19] A. God B. Satan C. Adam D. Eve Ans: B

8. ‘Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven’ who said this and where? [Passport Dept: 11] A. Satan in ‘Paradise Lost’ B. Satan in ‘Paradise Regained’ C. Adam in ‘Paradise Lost’ D. Adam in ‘Paradise Regained’ Ans: A

9. Milton’s Paradise Lost is a – [Comilla Univ: 08-09] A. poem B. novel C. drama D. story Ans: A

10. Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’ is – [Jahangirnagar Univ: 15-16] A. a tragic novel B. a love poem C. a religious epic D. a science fiction Ans: C

11. Who of the following is a famous epic poet in English literature? [Meteorology Dept: 95] A. William Wordsworth B. Lord Byron C. William Shakespeare D. John Milton Ans: D

12. ‘Paradise Regained’ is an epic by – [Islamic Univ: 17-18] A. John Keats B. P. B. Shelley C. John Milton D. William Blake Ans: C

13. Who is the writer of the elegy Lycidas? [Narcotics Dept: 99] A. Thomas Gray B. Alfred Tennyson C. John Milton D. John Keats Ans: C

14. ‘Areopagitica’ was written by – [Foreign Ministry: 02] A. John Milton B. John Keats C. Alfred Tennyson D. Lord Tennyson Ans: A

15. ‘Blank verse’ is a kind of verse – [Home Ministry: 10] A. having no rhyming end B. rhyming end C. frequent rhyming D. none Ans: A

16. ‘An epic’ based on – performed by a hero. [Jagannath Univ: 12-13] A. heroic deeds B. bad work C. general work D. none Ans: A

John Dryden

1. ‘All for Love’ is a drama written by – [44th BCS] A. John Dryden B. William Congreve C. John Bunyan D. Francis Bacon Ans: A

2. ‘All for Love’ is a – [LGED: 18] A. poem B. drama C. short story D. novel Ans: B

3. What was Dryden’s father? [Sonali Bank: 10] A. a teacher B. a doctor C. a village rector D. a poet Ans: C (Note: Source says C)

William Congreve

1. Who wrote the play ‘The Way of the World’? [43rd BCS] A. William Shakespeare B. William Congreve C. Ben Jonson D. Oscar Wilde Ans: B

John Bunyan

1. ‘The pilgrim’s Progress’ is written by – [Janata Bank: 05] A. John Bunyan B. John Donne C. John Keats D. Cowley Ans: A

Alexander Pope

1. Alexander Pope’s ‘An Essay on Man’ is a– [44th BCS] A. Novel B. Treatise C. Short Story D. Poem Ans: D

2. ‘The Rape of the Lock’ by Alexander Pope is a /an– [40th BCS] A. epic B. ballad C. mock-heroic poem D. elegy Ans: C

3. Who is not a Victorian poet? [38th BCS] A. Mathew Arnold B. Alexander Pope C. Robert browning D. Alfred Tennyson Ans: B (Pope is Neo-Classical)

4. Poet Alexander’s famous work – [Information Ministry: 03] A. Rape of the Lock B. Spectator C. The Deserted Village D. Man was made of mourn Ans: A

5. Who was the famous mock-heroic poet in English literature? [Sub-Registrar: 92] A. Lord Byron B. John Milton C. Alexander Pope D. Lord Tennyson Ans: C

6. ‘To err is human. To forgive is divine’. Here the work ‘divine means – [Begum Rokeya Univ: 12-13] A. devilish B. godlike C. childlike D. foolish Ans: B

7. How many lines does ‘The Rape of the Lock’ have? [PWD: 06] A. 790 lines B. 789 lines C. 799 lines D. 794 lines Ans: D