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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. What does Satan vow?

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  2. What literary tradition does Milton refuse to follow?

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

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

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  5. What prompts Satan to deceive Eve?

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

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

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

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

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

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