Mac Flecknoe Overview Quiz

What does Flecknoe call on Shadwell to avoid imitating in 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Modern playwrights His own father Talented figures like Jonson and Fletcher Classical poets

What is the kingdom ruled by Flecknoe called?

Question Answer Choices Non-sense Dullness Ignorance Foolery

Who is the Empress that proclaims Shadwell's coronation in 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Fame Glory Honor Fortune

What genre does 'Mac Flecknoe' belong to?

Question Answer Choices Epic Tragedy Romance Satire

In which year was 'Mac Flecknoe' published?

Question Answer Choices 1701 1682 1690 1675

Which century is the subject of 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Nineteenth century Seventeenth century Eighteenth century Sixteenth century

Who is chosen to succeed Flecknoe as the king of Non-sense in 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Thomas Shadwell William Shakespeare John Dryden Ben Jonson

What does Shadwell receive instead of the traditional orb of state during his coronation?

Question Answer Choices A mug of ale A book A crown A scepter

What does Flecknoe prophesy about Shadwell's future as a poet?

Question Answer Choices He will write the greatest epic of his time. He will become a celebrated and famous poet. He will revolutionize modern poetry. He will inspire other poets to produce even more debased and boring writing.

Who is the author of 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Samuel Johnson John Dryden Jonathan Swift Alexander Pope