The Stripping of the Altars by Eamon Duffy - Test
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Stripping of the Altars'?
A) Eamon Duffy
B) Colin Morris
C) Anthony Beevor
D) Niall Ferguson
  • 2. What is the primary focus of 'The Stripping of the Altars'?
A) World War II
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The English Reformation
D) The French Revolution
  • 3. In which century does Duffy examine the changes to English religion?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 15th century
D) 16th century
  • 4. Which monarch's reign is a central focus in 'The Stripping of the Altars'?
A) William III
B) Henry VIII
C) Elizabeth I
D) James II
  • 5. In what year was 'The Stripping of the Altars' first published?
A) 1992
B) 2000
C) 1990
D) 1985
  • 6. Which religious practice does Duffy highlight as being particularly lost?
A) Daily prayer
B) Community meals
C) The veneration of saints
D) Charity work
  • 7. What type of evidence does Duffy heavily rely on in his analysis?
A) Modern interpretations
B) Fictional accounts
C) Secondary literature
D) Primary sources
  • 8. According to Duffy, how did the English Reformation affect local communities?
A) Spreading of democracy
B) Disruption of traditional practices
C) Strengthening of community ties
D) Increase in wealth
  • 9. What methodology does Duffy predominantly use in 'The Stripping of the Altars'?
A) Philosophical argumentation
B) Statistical analysis
C) Historical analysis
D) Literary criticism
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