The Romantic Period 1798-1832

For the Romantic poets, nature is a --- A. force that acts on the human mind B. constant source of pleasure C. menacing and hostile presence in our lives D. force that humans can control

A. force that acts on the human mind

Under the policy of laissez faire --- A. there is very little government interference in economic policy B. the rich gave a percentage of their profits to charitable organizations C. the government takes control of the means of production D. children cannot work in factories

A. there is very little government interference in economic policy

Which of the following statements does not apply to the term romantic as it is used to describe the literary period? A. The term romantic suggests a fascination with youthful innocence. B. The term romantic refers to sentimental novels with great popular appeal. C. The term romantic refers to a period of idealism in which people questioned authority. D. The term romantic implies an awareness of social change.

B. The term romantic refers to sentimental novels with great popular appeal.

In response to the political climate, the British government --- A. became less conservative than before B. introduced repressive measures C. increased the political rights of agitators D. expanded collective bargaining practices

B. introduced repressive measures

The Romantic period can be described by all of the following phrases except --- A. "a man speaking to men" B. one who "reasons in verse" C. one of the world's "unacknowledged legislators" D. a "physician" to all humanity

B. one who "reasons in verse"

Which of the following events did not take place during the Romantic period? A. Napoleon Bonaparte became emperor of France. B. England was at war with France. C. England lost its American colonies. D. Population increased in urban areas.

C. England lost its American colonies.

Which of the following writers were second generation Romantic poets? A. John Milton, John Donne, and Thomas Gray B. William Wordsworth, Samuel T. Coleridge, and Alexander Pope C. John Keats; Percy B. Shelley; and George Gordon, Lord Byron D. William Blake, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Edmund Spenser

C. John Keats; Percy B. Shelley; and George Gordon, Lord Byron

During the Industrial Revolution --- A. a greater percentage of goods were made by hand B. populations in the cities decreased C. private owners took over communal farming areas D. most factory owners provided housing for their workers

C. private owners took over communal farming areas

Through their lyric poetry, Romantic poets --- A. related traditional stories B. found an outlet for rebellion C. revealed passionate and heartfelt beliefs D. created best-selling novels

C. revealed passionate and heartfelt beliefs

Which of the following statements does not describe the Romantic period in England? A. It was partly inspired by the French Revolution of 1789 and the works of the French and German writers. B. It is generally associated with the publication of Lyrical Ballads in 1798. C. The Parliamentary Reforms of 1832 mark the end of this period. D. During this time England was a placid, agrarian nation.

D. During this time England was a placid, agrarian nation.