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