Cavalier Poets Quiz
1. What era did the Cavalier Poets primarily belong to?
A. The Renaissance
B. The Elizabethan Era
C. The Early 17th Century
D. The Victorian Era
2. Which of the following characteristics best describes the poetry of the Cavalier Poets?
A. Mystical and abstract
B. Religious and moralistic
C. Witty, secular, and courtly
D. Political and revolutionary
3. The Cavalier Poets were known for their loyalty to which monarch?
A. Queen Elizabeth I
B. King James I
C. King Charles I
D. Queen Victoria
4. In Cavalier Poetry, the theme of carpe diem (seize the day) often suggested which of the following?
A. A call to political action
B. Embracing life’s pleasures in the present moment
C. Preparing for the afterlife
D. A rejection of societal norms
5. Which of the following themes is commonly found in the works of the Cavalier Poets?
A. Nature and Rustic Life
B. Carpe Diem and the enjoyment of the present
C. Social and economic injustice
D. Exploration and discovery
6. How did the Cavalier Poets differ from the Metaphysical Poets of the same era?
A. Cavalier Poets focused more on nature, while Metaphysical Poets focused on city life.
B. Cavalier Poets wrote in a more straightforward style, while Metaphysical Poets used complex metaphors.
C. Cavalier Poets were primarily playwrights, while Metaphysical Poets were not.
D. Cavalier Poets wrote in Latin, while Metaphysical Poets wrote in English.
7. Which literary period immediately followed the era of the Cavalier Poets?
A. The Restoration
B. The Romantic Era
C. The Neoclassical Era
D. The Modernist Era
8. What is a defining feature of the Cavalier Poets’ writing style?
A. Use of free verse
B. Complex allegories
C. Elegance and simplicity
D. Extensive use of blank verse
9. Which historical event had a significant impact on the works of the Cavalier Poets?
A. The English Renaissance
B. The English Civil War
C. The Industrial Revolution
D. The French Revolution
10. What was the predominant theme in the poetry of the Cavalier Poets?
A. Religious devotion
B. Social and political commentary
C. Love and loyalty
D. Natural landscapes
11. Who among the following was a contemporary of the Cavalier Poets and known for different poetic styles?
A. William Shakespeare
B. John Milton
C. Geoffrey Chaucer
D. William Wordsworth
12. Which of the following forms was commonly used by the Cavalier Poets?
A. Epic poetry
B. Sonnet
C. Lyric poetry
D. Dramatic monologue
13. In what way did the Cavalier Poets typically express their political beliefs in their poetry?
A. Through direct criticism of the monarchy
B. By advocating for democratic reforms
C. Through subtle allusions and allegories
D. By supporting royalist ideals
14. Who wrote the poem “The Constant Lover”?
A. Sir John Suckling
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Robert Herrick
D. Edmund Waller
15. Who among the following was not a Cavalier Poet?
A. John Donne
B. Sir John Suckling
C. Thomas Carew
D. Richard Lovelace
16. “Song: To Celia” is a famous work of which Cavalier Poet?
A. Robert Herrick
B. Thomas Carew
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Ben Jonson
17. The phrase “Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage” is from which Cavalier Poet?
A. Richard Lovelace
B. Thomas Carew
C. Andrew Marvell
D. Sir John Suckling
18. “Cooper’s Hill” is a poem by which Cavalier Poet?
A. Edmund Waller
B. Thomas Carew
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Andrew Marvell
19. Which of the following best describes the tone often found in Cavalier Poetry?
A. Pessimistic and somber
B. Playful and light-hearted
C. Abstract and philosophical
D. Dark and Gothic
20. How did the Cavalier Poets view the concept of honor and loyalty?
A. As outdated and irrelevant
B. As central and paramount values
C. With skepticism and irony
D. As subjects for ridicule
21. Which aspect of society did Cavalier Poets typically glorify in their works?
A. The life of the common people
B. Courtly and aristocratic life
C. Religious experiences
D. Rural and pastoral settings
22. What distinguishes Cavalier Poets from Puritan writers of the same era?
A. Their use of modern English
B. Their focus on individualism
C. Their less stringent moral views
D. Their preference for classical forms
23. Which genre outside of poetry were many Cavalier Poets also known for?
A. Historical chronicles
B. Philosophical treatises
C. Dramatic works
D. Scientific writing
24. What was a common subject in the love poetry of the Cavalier Poets?
A. Unrequited love and despair
B. Platonic, spiritual love
C. Idealized, courtly romance
D. The fleeting nature of beauty and love
25. Which Cavalier Poet is known for the poem “The Constant Lover”?
A. Andrew Marvell
B. John Donne
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Sir John Suckling
26. “Why So Pale and Wan, Fond Lover?” is a poem by:
A. Sir John Suckling
B. Thomas Carew
C. Robert Herrick
D. Richard Lovelace
27. Who among the Cavalier Poets wrote “The Retreat”?
A. Robert Herrick
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Edmund Waller
D. Henry Vaughan
28. “A Valediction: Of Weeping” is a famous poem by:
A. Andrew Marvell
B. John Donne
C. Thomas Carew
D. Robert Herrick
29. The poem “Corinna’s Going A-Maying” was written by:
A. Robert Herrick
B. Sir John Suckling
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Edmund Waller
30. Which Cavalier Poet wrote “A Song to Amoret”?
A. Sir John Suckling
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Thomas Carew
D. Andrew Marvell
31. “Delight in Disorder” is a poem by:
A. Robert Herrick
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Thomas Carew
32. Who wrote the poem “The Nymph Complaining for the Death of Her Fawn”?
A. Andrew Marvell
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Thomas Carew
D. John Donne
33. “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” is a notable poem by which Cavalier Poet?
A. John Donne
B. Robert Herrick
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Richard Lovelace
34. Which Cavalier Poet is famous for the poem “The Match”?
A. Sir John Suckling
B. Thomas Carew
C. Robert Herrick
D. Richard Lovelace
35.”To Lucasta, Going to the Wars” is a work of which Cavalier Poet?
A. John Donne
B. Ben Jonson
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Thomas Carew
36. Who among the Cavalier Poets wrote “To Althea, from Prison”?
A. Richard Lovelace
B. Thomas Carew
C. Robert Herrick
D. Andrew Marvell
37. The poem “The Definition of Love” is by:
A. Andrew Marvell
B. John Donne
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Richard Lovelace
38. “To Althea, from Prison” is a famous poem by:
A. John Donne
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Thomas Carew
D. Edmund Waller
39. Who is the author of the poem “Go, Lovely Rose”?
A. Edmund Waller
B. Thomas Carew
C. Robert Herrick
D. Andrew Marvell
40. “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love” is attributed to:
A. Christopher Marlowe
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Thomas Carew
D. Sir John Suckling
41. Which Cavalier Poet wrote “Love’s Farewell”?
A. Richard Lovelace
B. Thomas Carew
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Edmund Waller
42. “The Good Morrow” is a poem by:
A. John Donne
B. Robert Herrick
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Andrew Marvell
43. Who among the Cavalier Poets is known for The Mower to the Glowworms?
A. Andrew Marvell
B. Sir John Suckling
C. Richard Lovelace
D. Thomas Carew
44. “Hesperides” is a collection of poems by:
A. Robert Herrick
B. Richard Lovelace
C. Sir John Suckling
D. Andrew Marvell
