Devotions upon Emergent Occasions by John Donne
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) Andrew Marvell
B) John Milton
C) John Donne
D) George Herbert
  • 2. How many meditations are in 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) 23
B) 30
C) 20
D) 15
  • 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. In which century was 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions' published?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 16th century
D) 18th century
  • 5. What is a major theme in 'Devotions upon Emergent Occasions'?
A) Mortality
B) Nature
C) Politics
D) Romance
  • 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) Christianity
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
  • 8. Which of the following best describes Donne's style in 'Devotions'?
A) Classic
B) Romantic
C) Baroque
D) Metaphysical
  • 9. In which city did John Donne spend much of his life?
A) Cambridge
B) Oxford
C) Paris
D) London
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