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