Epithalamion - Analysis Quiz

What mythological figure is referenced in both "Epithalamion" and "Prothalamion"?

Question Answer Choices Hera Apollo Nymphs Zeus

What local traditions are mentioned in Spenser's Epithalamion?

Question Answer Choices Farmers harvesting crops, villagers lighting bonfires, priests offering sacrifices, and children decorating Villagers dancing, musicians performing, elders giving blessings, and children singing Fishermen preparing feasts, elders telling stories, children playing games, and women weaving Townspeople gathering, minstrels playing, young women escorting the bride, and young men ringing church bells

What does the 24 stanzas and 365 lines in Spenser's "Epithalamion" symbolize?

Question Answer Choices The number of days in a month and hours in a week 24 hours of a day and 365 days of a year The number of guests at the wedding The stages of courtship and marriage

Which elements are united in Spenser's Epithalamion?

Question Answer Choices Past and future Pagan and Christian elements Heaven and earth Love and war

In Spenser's "Epithalamion," what do the "daughters of delight" symbolize?

Question Answer Choices The poet's muses Bridesmaids who represent blessings for the marriage The goddesses of love The couple's future children

In 'Epithalamion,' what literary devices does Spenser use to make comparisons?

Question Answer Choices Irony and satire. Alliteration and assonance. Hyperbole and personification. Similes and metaphors.

Who are the brides celebrated in Spenser's "Prothalamion"?

Question Answer Choices Jane and Isabella Howard Elizabeth and Katherine Somerset Margaret and Eleanor Percy Mary and Anne Clifford

What does the speaker in Spenser's Epithalamion wish for as an outcome of the marriage?

Question Answer Choices Eternal youth Many children Fame and recognition Wealth and prosperity

Which deities does Spenser call upon to bless the union in Epithalamion?

Question Answer Choices Odin, Thor, Freya, and Loki Jove, Phoebus, Hyman, and Juno Mars, Neptune, Venus, and Diana Zeus, Apollo, Hermes, and Hera

In Spenser's "Epithalamion," what does the mention of Phoebe symbolize?

Question Answer Choices Brightness and virginity Love and passion Wisdom and knowledge Beauty and grace