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