Timon of Athens - Test
  • 1. Who are the likely authors of 'The Life of Tymon of Athens'?
A) John Fletcher and Philip Massinger
B) Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson
C) William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton
D) Thomas Kyd and George Peele
  • 2. In which year was 'Timon of Athens' published in the First Folio?
A) 1623
B) 1761
C) 1674
D) 1606
  • 3. What is Timon's initial attitude towards his wealth and friends?
A) Lavish and generous
B) Indifferent and detached
C) Frugal and cautious
D) Hostile and suspicious
  • 4. Who confronts Timon about his excessive spending?
A) Lucilius, Timon's servant
B) Ventidius, a friend
C) Apemantus, the philosopher
D) Flavius, Timon's steward
  • 5. What is Apemantus known for in 'Timon of Athens'?
A) His generosity towards friends
B) His artistic talents
C) His loyalty to Timon
D) His cynicism and caustic raillery
  • 6. What does Timon discover in the wilderness that changes his situation?
A) A stash of valuable jewels
B) A hidden treasure map
C) A secret ally
D) An underground trove of gold
  • 7. How does Timon react to the betrayal by his friends?
A) He denounces all of mankind and isolates himself
B) He forgives them and seeks reconciliation
C) He becomes more generous than before
D) He moves to a new city
  • 8. What is the nature of Timon's second banquet?
A) A religious ceremony
B) A lavish feast with abundant food
C) A parody with dishes of smoke and water
D) A simple meal with close friends
  • 9. Who is Alcibiades in the play?
A) A poet who writes for Timon
B) A merchant indebted to Timon
C) A general who seeks revenge on Athens
D) Timon's loyal friend and confidant
  • 10. What is the significance of Alcibiades' glove in the play?
A) It marks the end of the play's conflict
B) It represents a gift of friendship to Timon
C) It symbolizes his challenge and defiance against Athens
D) It is used to seal an alliance with Timon
  • 11. What role does Flavius play in Timon's life?
A) He remains a loyal friend and servant
B) He is indifferent to Timon's fortunes
C) He betrays Timon for personal gain
D) He becomes Timon's enemy
  • 12. How does the play 'Timon of Athens' end?
A) With Timon reconciling with his friends
B) With Timon dying in the wilderness and Alcibiades reading his epitaph
C) With Timon finding new wealth
D) With Timon becoming a ruler in Athens
  • 13. What is the primary theme of 'Timon of Athens'?
A) The corrupting influence of wealth and betrayal
B) The power of friendship and loyalty
C) The triumph of love over adversity
D) The importance of artistic expression
  • 14. What is the significance of Timon's cave in the wilderness?
A) It represents his isolation and misanthropy
B) It becomes a place for celebration
C) It is where he finds new friends
D) It serves as a luxurious retreat
  • 15. How does Timon's attitude towards humanity change throughout the play?
A) He goes from being generous to becoming misanthropic
B) He remains consistently kind and forgiving
C) He loses interest in social interactions
D) He becomes more charitable over time
  • 16. What is the role of art in Timon's life?
A) He becomes an artist himself
B) He rejects all forms of artistic expression
C) He accepts it from artists but later gives away his possessions
D) He commissions works to display his wealth
  • 17. What is the significance of Timon's marriage arrangement for Lucilius?
A) It shows Timon's generosity and concern for his servant's happiness
B) It leads to a feud with Lucilius' family
C) It results in financial ruin for Timon
D) It causes Lucilius to betray Timon
  • 18. What is the role of Alcibiades in the Senate?
A) He remains neutral and uninvolved
B) He becomes a respected senator
C) He supports the senators' decisions
D) He pleads for mercy but is banished from Athens
  • 19. What does Timon offer to Alcibiades in the wilderness?
A) His friendship and alliance
B) A peaceful resolution with Athens
C) Most of his gold to subsidize an assault on Athens
D) A new home in the wilderness
  • 20. How does Timon's relationship with Flavius differ from his other relationships?
A) Flavius becomes one of Timon's false friends
B) Flavius betrays Timon for personal gain
C) Flavius is indifferent to Timon's plight
D) Flavius is a true friend who remains loyal despite Timon's misanthropy
  • 21. What does Timon do with his gold in the wilderness?
A) He donates it to charitable causes
B) He gives it to Alcibiades and others, spreading disease and chaos
C) He uses it to buy peace with Athens
D) He hoards it for personal use
  • 22. What is the significance of Timon's epitaph?
A) It expresses gratitude and forgiveness
B) It celebrates his wealth and success
C) It reflects his bitterness and misanthropy towards humanity
D) It marks a new beginning for him
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