Key Quotations (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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Besides direct quotes, which methods show textual knowledge effectively?
Besides direct quotes, which methods show textual knowledge effectively?
Summarising, paraphrasing, single words
What does the Merchant call marriage when describing it as established by God?
What does the Merchant call marriage when describing it as established by God?
A 'hooly boond' (holy bond)
What does Justinus warn marriage could be for Januarie?
What does Justinus warn marriage could be for Januarie?
Purgatory and God's punishment
What Biblical figure does the Merchant compare Damian to?
What Biblical figure does the Merchant compare Damian to?
A 'naddre' (snake) - referencing Satan
What does the Merchant call his wife in The Prologue?
What does the Merchant call his wife in The Prologue?
A 'shrewe' (bad-tempered woman)
According to the Merchant, why was woman created?
According to the Merchant, why was woman created?
For 'mannes helpe' (man's help)
What does Januarie compare women over thirty to?
What does Januarie compare women over thirty to?
'Bene-straw' and 'greet forage'
What metaphor describes marriage in The Merchant's Prologue?
What metaphor describes marriage in The Merchant's Prologue?
A 'snare' (trap) men are caught in
What does 'love is blynd' foreshadow about Januarie?
What does 'love is blynd' foreshadow about Januarie?
His literal blindness later in the poem
Which goddess helps May deceive Januarie after Pluto restores his sight?
Which goddess helps May deceive Januarie after Pluto restores his sight?
Proserpina gives her an excuse