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Timon of Athens - Test
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  • 1. Who are the likely authors of 'The Life of Tymon of Athens'?
A) John Fletcher and Philip Massinger
B) Thomas Kyd and George Peele
C) Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson
D) William Shakespeare and Thomas Middleton
  • 2. In which year was 'Timon of Athens' published in the First Folio?
A) 1606
B) 1623
C) 1761
D) 1674
  • 3. What is Timon's initial attitude towards his wealth and friends?
A) Frugal and cautious
B) Hostile and suspicious
C) Lavish and generous
D) Indifferent and detached
  • 4. Who confronts Timon about his excessive spending?
A) Flavius, Timon's steward
B) Ventidius, a friend
C) Lucilius, Timon's servant
D) Apemantus, the philosopher
  • 5. What is Apemantus known for in 'Timon of Athens'?
A) His generosity towards friends
B) His cynicism and caustic raillery
C) His loyalty to Timon
D) His artistic talents
  • 6. What does Timon discover in the wilderness that changes his situation?
A) An underground trove of gold
B) A secret ally
C) A hidden treasure map
D) A stash of valuable jewels
  • 7. How does Timon react to the betrayal by his friends?
A) He becomes more generous than before
B) He denounces all of mankind and isolates himself
C) He forgives them and seeks reconciliation
D) He moves to a new city
  • 8. What is the nature of Timon's second banquet?
A) A simple meal with close friends
B) A religious ceremony
C) A lavish feast with abundant food
D) A parody with dishes of smoke and water
  • 9. Who is Alcibiades in the play?
A) A general who seeks revenge on Athens
B) A merchant indebted to Timon
C) A poet who writes for Timon
D) Timon's loyal friend and confidant
  • 10. What is the significance of Alcibiades' glove in the play?
A) It marks the end of the play's conflict
B) It is used to seal an alliance with Timon
C) It symbolizes his challenge and defiance against Athens
D) It represents a gift of friendship to Timon
  • 11. What role does Flavius play in Timon's life?
A) He remains a loyal friend and servant
B) He is indifferent to Timon's fortunes
C) He betrays Timon for personal gain
D) He becomes Timon's enemy
  • 12. How does the play 'Timon of Athens' end?
A) With Timon finding new wealth
B) With Timon dying in the wilderness and Alcibiades reading his epitaph
C) With Timon reconciling with his friends
D) With Timon becoming a ruler in Athens
  • 13. What is the primary theme of 'Timon of Athens'?
A) The importance of artistic expression
B) The power of friendship and loyalty
C) The triumph of love over adversity
D) The corrupting influence of wealth and betrayal
  • 14. What is the significance of Timon's cave in the wilderness?
A) It becomes a place for celebration
B) It is where he finds new friends
C) It serves as a luxurious retreat
D) It represents his isolation and misanthropy
  • 15. How does Timon's attitude towards humanity change throughout the play?
A) He loses interest in social interactions
B) He becomes more charitable over time
C) He goes from being generous to becoming misanthropic
D) He remains consistently kind and forgiving
  • 16. What is the role of art in Timon's life?
A) He rejects all forms of artistic expression
B) He becomes an artist himself
C) He accepts it from artists but later gives away his possessions
D) He commissions works to display his wealth
  • 17. What is the significance of Timon's marriage arrangement for Lucilius?
A) It results in financial ruin for Timon
B) It shows Timon's generosity and concern for his servant's happiness
C) It leads to a feud with Lucilius' family
D) It causes Lucilius to betray Timon
  • 18. What is the role of Alcibiades in the Senate?
A) He supports the senators' decisions
B) He pleads for mercy but is banished from Athens
C) He remains neutral and uninvolved
D) He becomes a respected senator
  • 19. What does Timon offer to Alcibiades in the wilderness?
A) His friendship and alliance
B) A new home in the wilderness
C) Most of his gold to subsidize an assault on Athens
D) A peaceful resolution with Athens
  • 20. How does Timon's relationship with Flavius differ from his other relationships?
A) Flavius betrays Timon for personal gain
B) Flavius is a true friend who remains loyal despite Timon's misanthropy
C) Flavius becomes one of Timon's false friends
D) Flavius is indifferent to Timon's plight
  • 21. What does Timon do with his gold in the wilderness?
A) He gives it to Alcibiades and others, spreading disease and chaos
B) He uses it to buy peace with Athens
C) He donates it to charitable causes
D) He hoards it for personal use
  • 22. What is the significance of Timon's epitaph?
A) It celebrates his wealth and success
B) It marks a new beginning for him
C) It expresses gratitude and forgiveness
D) It reflects his bitterness and misanthropy towards humanity
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