Devotions upon Emergent Occasions by John Donne
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) George Herbert
B) John Milton
C) John Donne
D) Andrew Marvell
  • 2. How many meditations are in 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) 20
B) 15
C) 30
D) 23
  • 3. What health issue prompted John Donne to write 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) Marriage
B) Illness
C) Financial struggles
D) Death of a friend
  • 4. Which of the following best describes Donne's style in 'Devotions'?
A) Metaphysical
B) Classic
C) Baroque
D) Romantic
  • 5. In which century was 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions' published?
A) 19th century
B) 18th century
C) 17th century
D) 16th century
  • 6. Which metaphor does Donne use to describe the human condition?
A) A river
B) A garden
C) A journey
D) A book
  • 7. What religious perspective informs Donne's meditations?
A) Islam
B) Christianity
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
  • 8. In which city did John Donne spend much of his life?
A) London
B) Paris
C) Oxford
D) Cambridge
  • 9. What is a major theme in 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) Romance
B) Mortality
C) Politics
D) Nature
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