MCQs on Sons of Ben

1. Who is often considered the leader and central figure of the Sons of Ben?
a. Christopher Marlowe
b. John Donne
c. Thomas Middleton
d. Ben Jonson

2. Which term is commonly used to refer to the group of poets who admired and emulated Ben Jonson’s style?
a. Jonsonian School
b. Ben’s Comrades
c. Sons of Ben
d. Jonsonites

3. The Sons of Ben were active during which historical period?
a. Victorian Era
b. Renaissance
c. Romantic Period
d. Enlightenment

4. Ben Jonson’s influence on the Sons of Ben is evident in their emphasis on:
a. Metaphysical poetry
b. Courtly love themes
c. Classical principles and satire
d. Medieval romance

5. Which poet and member of the Sons of Ben wrote the poem “To the Memory of My Beloved, the Author, Mr. William Shakespeare”?
a. John Milton
b. Thomas Middleton
c. Robert Herrick
d. Ben Jonson

6. What was the primary focus of the Sons of Ben’s poetry and drama?
a. Religious themes
b. Political satire
c. Classical learning and wit
d. Nature and pastoral scenes

7. Which famous poem did Robert Herrick, a member of the Sons of Ben, write as a tribute to Ben Jonson?
a. “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time”
b. “Delight in Disorder”
c. “Upon Ben Jonson”
d. “The Nymph’s Reply to the Shepherd”

8. What is the title of Ben Jonson’s collection of witty and satirical epigrams, which influenced the Sons of Ben?
a. “Volpone”
b. “Every Man in His Humour”
c. “The Alchemist”
d. “Epigrams”

9. Who was the renowned poet and member of the Sons of Ben, known for his metaphysical poetry and sermons?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

10. The Sons of Ben admired Ben Jonson’s use of:
a. Free verse
b. Blank verse
c. Rhymed couplets
d. Sonnets

11. Who among the following was not a member of the Sons of Ben?
a. John Donne
b. Robert Herrick
c. William Shakespeare
d. Thomas Middleton

12. Which member of the Sons of Ben wrote the pastoral poem “Corinna’s Going A-Maying”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

13. The term “Sons of Ben” was coined to highlight the literary influence of:
a. William Shakespeare
b. Christopher Marlowe
c. Thomas Middleton
d. Ben Jonson

14. Which member of the Sons of Ben wrote “The Definition of Love,” a metaphysical poem exploring the complexities of love?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

15. The Sons of Ben were known for their rejection of:
a. Classical influences
b. Satirical elements
c. Metaphysical poetry
d. Petrarchan conventions

16. Which of Ben Jonson’s plays is a comedy that satirizes the greed and folly of various characters, influencing the Sons of Ben?
a. “Volpone”
b. “The Alchemist”
c. “Every Man in His Humour”
d. “Sejanus His Fall”

17. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a Cavalier poet and known for his carpe diem poems like “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

18. The term “Sons of Ben” reflects a sense of:
a. Rebellion
b. Admiration and discipleship
c. Competition
d. Critique

19. What is the central theme of Robert Herrick’s poem “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time”?
a. Carpe diem (Seize the day)
b. Romantic love
c. Nature’s beauty
d. Religious devotion

20. Which member of the Sons of Ben is known for his collection of religious poetry titled “The Temple”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

21. The Sons of Ben were associated with the literary and social circles of:
a. The Cavaliers
b. The Roundheads
c. The Puritans
d. The Metaphysical poets

22. Who among the Sons of Ben was a clergyman and known for his devotional poetry with a focus on religious themes?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

23. In what form did Ben Jonson often write his satirical and witty poems, influencing the style of the Sons of Ben?
a. Blank verse
b. Sonnets
c. Rhymed couplets
d. Epigrams

24. Which member of the Sons of Ben wrote the poem “To His Coy Mistress,” known for its carpe diem theme and persuasion?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

25. The literary allegiance of the Sons of Ben was seen as a reaction against the perceived excesses of:
a. Romantic poetry
b. Metaphysical poetry
c. Pastoral poetry
d. Classical poetry

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26. Ben Jonson’s play “The Alchemist” influenced the Sons of Ben’s interest in:
a. Romantic themes
b. Alchemical symbolism
c. Classical learning
d. Religious mysticism

27. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a metaphysical poet known for his exploration of the divine and earthly realms?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

28. What is the title of John Donne’s poem that explores the metaphysical concept of two souls intertwining as one?
a. “The Flea”
b. “The Good-Morrow”
c. “A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning”
d. “To His Mistress Going to Bed”

29. Which member of the Sons of Ben is known for his poem “To the Memory of My Beloved Master William Shakespeare,” a tribute to Shakespeare’s death?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

30. The Sons of Ben were influenced by the classical ideals of:
a. Romanticism
b. Realism
c. Neoclassicism
d. Naturalism

31. What was Ben Jonson’s role in the literary and theatrical circles that influenced the Sons of Ben?
a. Playwright
b. Poet
c. Satirist
d. All of the above

32. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a Cavalier poet known for his lyrics celebrating the pleasures of love and beauty?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

33. Ben Jonson’s play “Every Man in His Humour” is an example of:
a. Tragedy
b. Comedy of manners
c. Revenge tragedy
d. Pastoral drama

34. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a Parliamentarian and known for his satirical prose and poetry?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

35. What was the literary significance of the Sons of Ben in the broader context of English Renaissance literature?
a. They rejected classical influences.
b. They contributed to the development of metaphysical poetry.
c. They continued the tradition of medieval romance.
d. They upheld classical principles and satire.

36. Which member of the Sons of Ben is known for his elegy “To the Memory of My Much Lamented Friend Mr. William Shakespeare”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

37. Ben Jonson’s play “Volpone” is an example of:
a. Tragedy
b. Comedy of humours
c. Revenge tragedy
d. Historical drama

38. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a Royalist and known for his metaphysical poetry and exploration of the theme of love?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

39. What is the central theme of John Donne’s poem “A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning”?
a. Carpe diem
b. The beauty of nature
c. The permanence of true love
d. The transience of life

40. Which member of the Sons of Ben wrote the poem “To the Memory of My Beloved Master William Shakespeare,” expressing grief at Shakespeare’s death?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

41. Ben Jonson was known for his adherence to classical ideals, including the use of:
a. Free verse
b. Blank verse
c. Rhymed couplets
d. Trochaic meter

42. Which member of the Sons of Ben is known for his pastoral poem “Corinna’s Going A-Maying”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

43. What literary form did Ben Jonson prefer for his plays, influencing the dramatic style of the Sons of Ben?
a. Blank verse
b. Rhymed couplets
c. Prose
d. Sonnets

44. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a metaphysical poet and wrote poems like “The Flea” and “To His Mistress Going to Bed”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

45. The Sons of Ben were associated with the court of which monarch during the Renaissance?
a. Queen Elizabeth I
b. King James I
c. King Charles I
d. Queen Mary I

46. Which member of the Sons of Ben is known for his collection of poems titled “Hesperides,” which includes “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

47. Ben Jonson’s “Epigrams” served as a model for the Sons of Ben, who admired his:
a. Romantic themes
b. Use of classical principles
c. Exploration of pastoral scenes
d. Focus on religious themes

48. Which member of the Sons of Ben was a metaphysical poet and wrote “The Collar” and “Easter Wings”?
a. Andrew Marvell
b. George Herbert
c. John Donne
d. Robert Herrick

49. What is the central theme of Robert Herrick’s poem “Upon Ben Jonson”?
a. Nature’s beauty
b. Romantic love
c. Literary admiration and praise
d. Religious devotion

50. The Sons of Ben played a significant role in the literary scene during the Renaissance, contributing to the development of:
a. Pastoral poetry
b. Metaphysical poetry
c. Tragedy
d. Satire

1. d. Ben Jonson
2. c. Sons of Ben
3. b. Renaissance
4. c. Classical principles and satire
5. a. John Milton
6. c. Classical learning and wit
7. c. “Upon Ben Jonson”
8. d. “Epigrams”
9. c. John Donne
10. b. Blank verse
11. c. William Shakespeare
12. d. Robert Herrick
13. c. Thomas Middleton
14. c. John Donne
15. b. Satirical elements
16. b. “The Alchemist”
17. d. Robert Herrick
18. b. Admiration and discipleship
19. a. Carpe diem (Seize the day)
20. b. George Herbert
21. a. The Cavaliers
22. b. George Herbert
23. d. Epigrams
24. a. Andrew Marvell
25. b. Metaphysical poetry
26. c. Classical learning
27. b. George Herbert
28. c. “A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning”
29. a. Andrew Marvell
30. c. Neoclassicism
31. d. All of the above
32. d. Robert Herrick
33. b. Comedy of humours
34. a. Andrew Marvell
35. d. They upheld classical principles and satire.
36. a. Andrew Marvell
37. b. Comedy of humours
38. d. Robert Herrick
39. c. The permanence of true love
40. a. Andrew Marvell
41. b. Blank verse
42. d. Robert Herrick
43. a. Blank verse
44. c. John Donne
45. b. King James I
46. d. Robert Herrick
47. b. Use of classical principles
48. b. George Herbert
49. c. Literary admiration and praise
50. b. Metaphysical poetry