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Paradise Lost

by John Milton

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Paradise Lost Overview Quiz

Master John Milton's classic work of good and evil with eNotes' Paradise Lost Overview Quiz. Designed to test you on the poem as a whole, this quiz has questions on the most important details, characters, and plot points to better prepare you for your next test.

  1. After freeing himself and making it to Earth, what conclusion does Satan come to?

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  2. What literary tradition does Milton refuse to follow?

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  3. What prompts Satan to deceive Eve?

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  4. How is Satan able to escape the lake of fire?

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  5. With God's inspiration, over whom does Milton exalt his own work?

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  6. Which of the demons is the strongest and most fierce?

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  7. For what purpose or goal do the fallen angels wage war?

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  8. What is the name of the capitol of Hell?

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  9. What does Satan vow?

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  10. What were the reasons for Satan's downfall?

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