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- Ages, era, periodenglish-literature-mcqs › ages-era-period
- Published
- 22 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The main character in Marlowe's 'The Jew of Malta' is named Barabas. Lazar and Solomon are different biblical figures, while Shylock is a character from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice.'
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- 1.Which monarch was removed from the English throne during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
- 2.Which play written by Christopher Marlowe depicted the historical events of the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572?
- 3.Christopher Marlowe's play 'Tamburlaine the Great' is inspired by the life of which historical Asian conqueror?
- 4.Christopher Marlowe’s poem 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' starts with the line 'Come live with me and be my love.' Which other English poet is known for writing a well-known poem that begins with the same phrase?
- 5.Which monarch was portrayed in a play written by Christopher Marlowe?
- 6.Which pair of lovers is featured in one of Christopher Marlowe's most renowned poems?
- 7.Marlowe’s initial published work included a translation of the epic poem 'Pharsalia.' Which Roman poet originally authored this poem?
- 8.In Christopher Marlowe's play, which city does Queen Dido rule over?