UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION UNIT – I HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE 4.The Age of Dryden - Objective questions and answers

 UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

UNIT – I

HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

4.The Age of Dryden

1. **Q:** Who is known as the father of English literary criticism, often associated with the Restoration period?  

   **A:** John Dryden.

2. **Q:** What historical event marked the beginning of the Restoration era in England?  

   **A:** The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 with King Charles II.

3. **Q:** Who wrote the mock epic poem "MacFlecknoe"?  

   **A:** John Dryden.

4. **Q:** What is Samuel Pepys famous for in the context of Restoration literature?  

   **A:** His diary, which provides a first-hand account of major events like the Great Fire of London.

5. **Q:** Which play by Aphra Behn, a Restoration playwright, is considered one of the first professional works by a female writer?  

   **A:** "The Rover."

6. **Q:** Name a famous poet and playwright who was a contemporary of John Dryden in the Restoration era.  

   **A:** William Congreve.

7. **Q:** What major catastrophic event happened in London in 1666, which was documented by Samuel Pepys?  

   **A:** The Great Fire of London.

8. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Way of the World"?  

   **A:** William Congreve.

9. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "Absalom and Achitophel" best known for?  

   **A:** Its satirical portrayal of contemporary politics.

10. **Q:** Which work by John Bunyan, a contemporary of Dryden, is an allegory of the Christian journey?  

    **A:** "The Pilgrim's Progress."

11. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "Love for Love"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

12. **Q:** What is the main theme of John Dryden's poem "Annus Mirabilis"?  

    **A:** The events of the year 1666, including the Great Fire of London and the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

13. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn novel is considered one of the earliest English novels and a precursor to the realistic fiction genre?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

14. **Q:** Who is the author of the tragedy "Venice Preserved"?  

    **A:** Thomas Otway.

15. **Q:** What significant political change occurred in England in 1688, affecting the literary scene of the time?  

    **A:** The Glorious Revolution, leading to the overthrow of King James II and the ascension of William III and Mary II.

16. **Q:** What is George Etherege known for in the context of Restoration literature?  

    **A:** Writing the comedy "The Man of Mode."

17. **Q:** Who wrote the famous Restoration-era poem "To His Coy Mistress"?  

    **A:** Andrew Marvell, though it was published posthumously in the Restoration period.

18. **Q:** What literary form did John Dryden excel in, often using it for satire and political commentary?  

    **A:** Heroic couplets.

19. **Q:** Which work by John Locke, a philosopher of the time, had a significant influence on Enlightenment thinking?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

20. **Q:** Name a famous literary work by John Milton, a contemporary of Dryden, published during the Restoration.  

    **A:** "Paradise Lost."

21. **Q:** What genre is Dryden's "All for Love" and what historical figures does it portray?  

    **A:** Tragedy; it portrays the love affair of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.

22. **Q:** Who is the author of "The Diary of Samuel Pepys," a significant eyewitness account of Restoration England?  

    **A:** Samuel Pepys.

23. **Q:** Which play by George Etherege is considered a seminal work of Restoration comedy?  

    **A:** "The Man of Mode."

24. **Q:** What historical event did the poem "Upon the Late Storm" by John Dryden describe?  

    **A:** The Great Storm of 1703.

25. **Q:** Who wrote the comedic play "The Country Wife"?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

26. **Q:** What is the subject of Andrew Marvell's "An Horatian Ode upon Cromwell's Return from Ireland," a poem from the early Restoration period?  

    **A:** It reflects on Oliver Cromwell's military successes.

27. **Q:** In which work did John Dryden satirize the Whigs and Tories of English politics?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

28. **Q:** What is Aphra Behn's "The Rover" primarily about?  

    **A:** The romantic and amorous adventures of a group of Englishmen in Naples.

29. **Q:** Name a significant scientific work published by Isaac Newton during the Restoration period.  

    **A:** "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy).

30. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration tragedy "The Mourning Bride"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

31. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "The Hind and the Panther" best known for?  

    **A:** It's an allegory defending the Roman Catholic Church.

32. **Q:** Who wrote "The Libertine," a play depicting the life of the Earl of Rochester?  

    **A:** Thomas Shadwell.

33. **Q:** What significant event in English history is captured in Samuel Pepys' diary?  

    **A:** The restoration of the monarchy under Charles II.

34. **Q:** In which poetic work did Dryden criticize the idea of divine right of kings?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

35. **Q:** What is Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko" notable for in the context of English literature?  

    **A:** It's one of the earliest English novels, and it presents a sympathetic view of an African prince.

36. **Q:** Who is the author of the comedy "The Relapse," which satirizes marriage and morals in Restoration society?  

    **A:** John Vanbrugh.

37. **Q:** What does John Dryden's poem "MacFlecknoe" primarily satirize?  

    **A:** The literary incompetence of his rival, Thomas Shadwell.

38. **Q:** Who wrote "The Way of the World," considered one of the greatest comedies of manners in English literature?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

39. **Q:** In what work did John Locke argue against the concept of innate ideas, influencing Enlightenment thought?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

40. **Q:** Which historical period does Samuel Pepys' diary provide a detailed account of, including personal and public events?  

    **A:** The Restoration period.

41. **Q:** What is the theme of John Dryden's play "Marriage A-la-Mode"?  

    **A:** The social and moral issues surrounding arranged marriages.

42. **Q:** Who wrote the tragicomedy "The Pilgrim"?  

    **A:** John Fletcher, but it was revived during the Restoration era.

43. **Q:** In what work did John Dryden explore the nature of drama and poetics, including the use of rhymed verse in plays?  

    **A:** "An Essay of Dramatic Poesy."

44. **Q:** What is the subject of the heroic drama "Oroonoko" by Aphra Behn, apart from her novel of the same name?  

    **A:** The tragic love and heroism of an African prince and his wife Imoinda.

45. **Q:** Who is the author of "Love for Love," a Restoration comedy about love and marriage?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

46. **Q:** What event marked the end of the Restoration era in England?  

    **A:** The death of Queen Anne in 1714 and the beginning of the Georgian era.

47. **Q:** In which work did Samuel Pepys describe his experience of the Great Plague of London?  

    **A:** "The Diary of Samuel Pepys."

48. **Q:** Who wrote the play "Sir Martin Mar-all," adapted from a work by Molière?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

49. **Q:** What are the "Fables Ancient and Modern" by John Dryden?  

    **A:** A collection of translations and adaptations of classical and contemporary works.

50. **Q:** Name a significant philosophical work by John Locke that discusses the principles of governance.  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

51. **Q:** What is the main theme of John Dryden's poem "To the Memory of Mr. Oldham"?  

    **A:** Mourning the death and celebrating the talent of the young poet John Oldham.

52. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Man of Mode"?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

53. **Q:** In which literary work did Aphra Behn express her support for King Charles II?  

    **A:** "The Rover."

54. **Q:** What major religious transformation did John Dryden undergo during the Restoration period?  

    **A:** He converted to Roman Catholicism.

55. **Q:** Who is known for writing the comedy "The Double Dealer"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

56. **Q:** What historical event is described in Dryden's "Annus Mirabilis"?  

    **A:** The events of 1666, notably the Great Fire of London and the naval battles against the Dutch.

57. **Q:** Who wrote "The Plain Dealer," a Restoration comedy influenced by Molière's work?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

58. **Q:** In what work did John Dryden famously satirize Thomas Shadwell as "Mac Flecknoe"?  

    **A:** "Mac Flecknoe."

59. **Q:** What is the subject of the poem "A Song for St. Cecilia's Day" by John Dryden?  

    **A:** The power and beauty of music, celebrating the patron saint of musicians.

60. **Q:** Name a famous work by Thomas Otway, a notable Restoration dramatist.  

    **A:** "Venice Preserved."

61. **Q:** Who wrote "The Mourning Bride," a tragedy known for its famous opening line, "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

62. **Q:** What historical event did John Dryden's "Amboyna" dramatize?  

    **A:** The Amboyna massacre, where English traders were executed by the Dutch.

63. **Q:** Who is the author of "The Rehearsal," a satirical play that mocks the heroic drama style popular during the Restoration?  

    **A:** George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham.

64. **Q:** In which work did John Locke argue that government's legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

65. **Q:** What is the main theme of Aphra Behn's play "The Rover"?  

    **A:** The romantic and sexual escapades of a group of English cavaliers.

66. **Q:** Which Restoration comedy by William Wycherley is known for its critique of society's hypocrisy?  

    **A:** "The Country Wife."

67. **Q:** What significant change in English theatre occurred during the Restoration, particularly noted in the works of Aphra Behn?  

    **A:** The introduction of the first professional female actresses.

68. **Q:** Who wrote the comedic play "The Old Bachelor"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

69. **Q:** In what genre did John Dryden achieve great fame and influence during the Restoration period?  

    **A:** Satirical poetry and heroic plays.

70. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "Astraea Redux" about?  

    **A:** Celebrating the return of Charles II to England and the Restoration of the monarchy.

71. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration tragedy "All for Love"?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

72. **Q:** What historical event does Samuel Pepys describe in his famous diary entry on September 2, 1666?  

    **A:** The Great Fire of London.

73. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn novel, set in Suriname, is one of the earliest English novels?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

74. **Q:** Who is known for the play "The Man of Mode," a quintessential Restoration comedy?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

75. **Q:** What is the main theme of John Dryden's satirical poem "Absalom and Achitophel"?  

    **A:** It satirizes the Exclusion Crisis and portrays political figures of the time.

76. **Q:** Name a famous literary figure, a contemporary of Dryden, known for his social and political satire in works like "Gulliver's Travels."  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

77. **Q:** In which work did John Locke propose the idea of a "social contract"?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

78. **Q:** What is the significance of William Wycherley's play "The Country Wife" in Restoration literature?  

    **A:** It's noted for its sharp satire of manners and sexual hypocrisy.

79. **Q:** Who wrote "The Libertine," a play that portrays the life of the infamous Earl of Rochester?  

    **A:** Thomas Shadwell.

80. **Q:** What event marked the end of the Restoration period in England?  

    **A:** The death of Queen Anne in 1714, ushering in the Georgian Era.

81. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "The Hind and the Panther" an allegory of?  

    **A:** Religious conflicts of his time, particularly between Catholicism and Anglicanism.

82. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Relapse"?  

    **A:** John Vanbrugh.

83. **Q:** In what work did John Locke discuss the principles of human knowledge and understanding?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

84. **Q:** Who is the author of "The Way of the World," a famous Restoration comedy?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

85. **Q:** What major political and religious shift did John Dryden undergo during the Restoration era?  

    **A:** His conversion to Roman Catholicism.

86. **Q:** Which play by Aphra Behn is known for its exploration of slavery and colonialism?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

87. **Q:** What is the main theme of the poem "MacFlecknoe" by John Dryden?  

    **A:** It's a satirical piece targeting his literary rival, Thomas Shadwell.

88. **Q:** Who wrote the satirical work "A Tale of a Tub," critiquing religious excesses and sectarianism?  

    **A:** Jonathan Swift.

89. **Q:** In which literary work did Samuel Pepys document the Great Plague of London?  

    **A:** "The Diary of Samuel Pepys."

90. **Q:** What is the significance of George Etherege's "The Man of Mode" in Restoration literature?  

    **A:** It's a quintessential example of a comedy of manners, portraying the fashionable life of London.

91. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's heroic drama "Aureng-Zebe"?  

    **A:** The struggle for power in the Mughal Empire.

92. **Q:** Who wrote the poem "The Mourning Bride," known for its opening line, "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

93. **Q:** In what play did Aphra Behn criticize the forced marriages and constraints placed on women of her time?  

    **A:** "The Rover."

94. **Q:** What is the main theme of Thomas Otway's tragedy "Venice Preserved"?  

    **A:** Political and personal betrayal in Venice.

95. **Q:** Who is known for writing the comic play "Love for Love"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

96. **Q:** In which work did John Dryden famously use heroic couplets?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

97. **Q:** What historical event does the novel "Oroonoko" by Aphra Behn depict?  

    **A:** The story of an African prince sold into slavery in Suriname.

98. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Country Wife"?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

99. **Q:** What major work did John Locke write that greatly influenced political philosophy?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

100. **Q:** What is the significance of the play "Sir Martin Mar-all," adapted by John Dryden from a work by Molière?  

    **A:** It's a notable example of Dryden's adaptation of French comedic styles into English theatre.

101. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Old Bachelor"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

102. **Q:** What historical period is described in Samuel Pepys' diary?  

    **A:** The Restoration period in England.

103. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn work is considered a significant early novel in English literature, focusing on slavery and colonialism?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

104. **Q:** Who is the author of the heroic play "The Conquest of Granada"?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

105. **Q:** In which work did John Locke challenge the theory of innate ideas and emphasize the role of experience in shaping knowledge?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

106. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's poem "To the Memory of Mr. Oldham"?  

    **A:** Eulogizing the poet John Oldham, who died of smallpox.

107. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration era play "The Man of Mode"?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

108. **Q:** What is the main theme of William Wycherley's play "The Plain Dealer"?  

    **A:** It's a biting social satire on the hypocrisy of Restoration society.

109. **Q:** Which John Dryden work is a satirical allegory of the Exclusion Crisis in England?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

110. **Q:** Who is known for the comedy "The Rover," a play about the adventures of English cavaliers in Naples?  

    **A:** Aphra Behn.

111. **Q:** In which play did John Dryden dramatize the life of the Roman Emperor Aurengzebe?  

    **A:** "Aureng-Zebe."

112. **Q:** Who wrote the comedy "The Country Wife," known for its bold satire of marriage and infidelity?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

113. **Q:** What is Aphra Behn's "The Rover" primarily about?  

    **A:** The romantic and amorous escapades of a group of English cavaliers in Naples.

114. **Q:** In what work did John Locke develop his theory of government based on the consent of the governed?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

115. **Q:** What event does the novel "Oroonoko" by Aphra Behn depict, and why is it significant?  

    **A:** The story of an African prince sold into slavery; it's significant for its early anti-slavery stance.

116. **Q:** Who is known for the Restoration tragedy "Venice Preserved"?  

    **A:** Thomas Otway.

117. **Q:** What is the theme of John Dryden's "Annus Mirabilis"?  

    **A:** The miraculous events of the year 1666, including the Great Fire of London and England's naval victories.

118. **Q:** In which poetic work did John Dryden satirize Thomas Shadwell?  

    **A:** "MacFlecknoe."

119. **Q:** What is the main subject of William Congreve's play "The Way of the World"?  

    **A:** The manners and mores of upper-class London society.

120. **Q:** Who wrote "The Libertine," a play about the notorious Earl of Rochester?  

    **A:** Thomas Shadwell.

121. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "She Would if She Could"?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

122. **Q:** What is the theme of John Dryden's "Ode to Saint Cecilia’s Day"?  

    **A:** The power of music.

123. **Q:** In which work did John Locke argue for the separation of church and state?  

    **A:** "A Letter Concerning Toleration."

124. **Q:** Who is the author of the Restoration drama "The Mourning Bride"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

125. **Q:** What significant event of the Restoration era is depicted in Aphra Behn's "The Rover"?  

    **A:** The exile and return of the Royalists during and after the English Civil War.

126. **Q:** What is John Dryden known for in the field of literary translation?  

    **A:** His translations of works by Virgil, Horace, and others.

127. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Relapse"?  

    **A:** John Vanbrugh.

128. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's poem "A Song for St. Cecilia’s Day, 1687"?  

    **A:** Celebrating the patron saint of music, St. Cecilia.

129. **Q:** Which play by Thomas Otway is set during the Siege of Rhodes?  

    **A:** "The Siege of Rhodes."

130. **Q:** Who is the author of "Love for Love," a play about love, money, and deception?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

131. **Q:** What is the theme of John Dryden's heroic play "The Conquest of Granada"?  

    **A:** It dramatizes the fall of Granada to the Catholic Monarchs of Spain.

132. **Q:** Who wrote "The Double Dealer," a Restoration comedy critiquing human hypocrisy and deceit?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

133. **Q:** In which work did Aphra Behn criticize the treatment of slaves in colonial Suriname?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

134. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "Amboyna" about?  

    **A:** The Amboyna Massacre, where Dutch authorities executed several English traders.

135. **Q:** Who is known for the comedy "The Man of Mode," which satirizes the manners of the Restoration court?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

136. **Q:** What did Samuel Pepys' diary famously document about his personal life and the Restoration era?  

    **A:** It provided insights into daily life, politics, and major events like the Great Fire of London.

137. **Q:** In which play did John Dryden portray the character of Antony as a tragic hero?  

    **A:** "All for Love."

138. **Q:** Who wrote the comedy "The Old Bachelor," depicting the lives of several amorous men in London?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

139. **Q:** What is the main theme of Thomas Otway's "The Orphan"?  

    **A:** Love, betrayal, and revenge.

140. **Q:** Who is known for writing "The Country Wife," a comedy that mocks the mores of Restoration society?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

141. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Way of the World"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

142. **Q:** What historical event is captured in Samuel Pepys' diary entry of September 2, 1666?  

    **A:** The Great Fire of London.

143. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn novel is considered one of the earliest English novels?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

144. **Q:** Who is the author of the heroic play "The Conquest of Granada"?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

145. **Q:** In which work did John Locke discuss the concept of the "tabula rasa"?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

146. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's poem "To the Memory of Mr. Oldham"?  

    **A:** Eulogizing the poet John Oldham.

147. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration era play "The Man of Mode"?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

148. **Q:** What is the main theme of William Wycherley's play "The Plain Dealer"?  

    **A:** Critiquing the hypocrisy and manners of Restoration society.

149. **Q:** Which work is a satirical allegory of the Exclusion Crisis in England by John Dryden?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

150. **Q:** Who is known for the comedy "The Rover," about the adventures of English cavaliers in Naples?  

    **A:** Aphra Behn.

161. **Q:** Who wrote the tragicomedy "The Pilgrim"?  

    **A:** John Fletcher, revived during the Restoration era.

162. **Q:** What is John Dryden best known for in the realm of literature?  

    **A:** His contributions to satire, drama, and literary criticism.

163. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn work is a pioneering female narrative in English literature about an African prince?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

164. **Q:** Who is the author of the play "The Libertine," dramatizing the life of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester?  

    **A:** Thomas Shadwell.

165. **Q:** What major philosophical work did John Locke publish in 1690?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

166. **Q:** In Samuel Pepys' diary, what major historical event did he describe in detail in 1665?  

    **A:** The Great Plague of London.

167. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Double Dealer"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

168. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's "Ode to the Memory of Mrs. Anne Killigrew"?  

    **A:** It eulogizes the artist and poet Anne Killigrew.

169. **Q:** Which play by Aphra Behn presents a critique of forced marriages and the position of women in Restoration society?  

    **A:** "The Rover."

170. **Q:** What is significant about William Wycherley's play "The Country Wife" in terms of Restoration comedy?  

    **A:** It's known for its candid representation of sexual mores.

171. **Q:** Who wrote the play "Sir Martin Mar-all," based on a work by Molière?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

172. **Q:** In which work did John Locke propose the idea of a social contract?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

173. **Q:** What is the main theme of John Dryden's "The Hind and the Panther"?  

    **A:** Religious conflict, particularly between Catholics and Protestants.

174. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn novel is set in Suriname and discusses colonialism and slavery?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

175. **Q:** Who is the author of the Restoration drama "The Mourning Bride"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

176. **Q:** What significant event in Samuel Pepys' diary occurred in 1660?  

    **A:** The Restoration of Charles II to the English throne.

177. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Old Bachelor"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

178. **Q:** In what work did John Dryden satirize the idea of divine right of kings?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

179. **Q:** What is the subject of Thomas Otway's play "Venice Preserved"?  

    **A:** A conspiracy against the state of Venice and a tragic love story.

180. **Q:** Which John Dryden work is a collection of translations and adaptations of classical and contemporary poems?  

    **A:** "Fables Ancient and Modern."

181. **Q:** Who wrote the play "The Relapse," known for its satirical portrayal of Restoration society?  

    **A:** John Vanbrugh.

182. **Q:** What is the main theme of Aphra Behn's play "The Rover"?  

    **A:** The adventures and romantic exploits of a group of English cavaliers.

183. **Q:** In which poetic work did John Dryden critique the politics of his time, including figures like Charles II and the Earl of Shaftesbury?  

    **A:** "Absalom and Achitophel."

184. **Q:** Who is known for the Restoration tragedy "All for Love," based on the story of Antony and Cleopatra?  

    **A:** John Dryden.

185. **Q:** What is the subject of William Wycherley's play "The Plain Dealer"?  

    **A:** It's a satirical take on honesty and deception in Restoration society.

186. **Q:** Which work by John Locke discusses the nature and limits of human understanding?  

    **A:** "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding."

187. **Q:** Who wrote the comedy "Love for Love"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

188. **Q:** In Samuel Pepys' diary, what major historical event is recorded in detail in 1665?  

    **A:** The Great Plague of London.

189. **Q:** What is John Dryden's "MacFlecknoe" primarily about?  

    **A:** It's a satirical poem targeting the poet Thomas Shadwell.

190. **Q:** Who wrote the play "The Man of Mode," which satirizes the manners and fashions of the Restoration court?  

    **A:** George Etherege.

191. **Q:** What is the theme of John Dryden's heroic drama "Amboyna"?  

    **A:** The political and trading tensions between the Dutch and the English in the East Indies.

192. **Q:** Who wrote the Restoration comedy "The Country Wife"?  

    **A:** William Wycherley.

193. **Q:** Which Aphra Behn work is considered a significant early English novel focusing on colonialism?  

    **A:** "Oroonoko."

194. **Q:** What is the subject of John Dryden's "A Song for St. Cecilia's Day"?  

    **A:** The power and beauty of music.

195. **Q:** Who is known for writing the comedy "The Double Dealer"?  

    **A:** William Congreve.

196. **Q:** In which work did John Locke argue for the rights of individuals and the idea of government as a protector of these rights?  

    **A:** "Two Treatises of Government."

197. **Q:** What event does Samuel Pepys describe in his diary on June 3, 1665?  

    **A:** The beginning of the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

198. **Q:** Who wrote the tragic play "Venice Preserved"?  

    **A:** Thomas Otway.

199. **Q:** What is the main theme of George Etherege's play "The Man of Mode"?  

    **A:** The fashions and follies of Restoration society.

200. **Q:** Which work by John Dryden is an allegorical critique of religious disputes in England?  

    **A:** "The Hind and the Panther."