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Unit 2: Restoration and 18th Century (1660-1798)

Study guide for CLEP CLEP English Literature — Unit 2: Restoration and 18th Century (1660-1798). Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

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Flashcards

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Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

Restoration comedy and satire
Pope and heroic couplets
Swift's satire
rise of the novel (Defoe, Fielding, Richardson)

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1MEDIUM

The narrator's tone towards the doctor's actions can be inferred as

A) entirely neutral and objective
B) slightly amused and sarcastic
C) strongly critical and disapproving
D) deeply sympathetic and concerned
E) mildly indifferent and uninvolved
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Answer: B — The narrator's use of phrases like 'not so easy to be accounted for' and 'delight in evil' suggests a tone of wry amusement and subtle sarcasm.

Q2MEDIUM

What can be inferred about the king's decision-making abilities based on the passage?

A) He is a skilled strategist who prioritizes long-term goals.
B) He is indecisive and often seeks the advice of others.
C) He is impulsive and prone to making decisions that undermine his own power.
D) He is a skilled diplomat able to balance the interests of multiple parties.
E) He consistently weighs the pros and cons before making a decision
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Answer: C — The passage suggests the king makes decisions that weaken his position, such as aggrandizing the Church and dividing the kingdom of Naples, indicating impulsive and self-undermining decision-making.

Q3EASY

Henry Fielding, Samuel Johnson, and Alexander Pope are authors associated with what literary period?

A) the Renaissance
B) the Romantic period
C) the Medieval period
D) the Victorian period
E) the Restoration/Age of Reason
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Answer: E — the Restoration/Age of Reason is correct because they were prominent then, while B is incorrect as it occurred later.

Q4MEDIUM

What can be inferred about Allworthy's views on marriage from the passage?

A) He believes that marriages based on social status or wealth are the most successful.
B) He thinks that love is the primary foundation for a happy and successful marriage.
C) He considers marriage a social institution that should be based on reason rather than emotion.
D) He believes that family ties and social obligations should take precedence over personal feelings in marriage.
E) He views marriage as a practical arrangement that should prioritize financial security over emotional attachment
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Answer: B — Allworthy states that 'love is the only foundation of happiness in a married state' and criticizes marriages based on other motives as 'a profanation of a most holy ceremony'.

Q5MEDIUM

What can be inferred about the doctor's feelings towards his brother's behavior?

A) He is deeply concerned and wants to address the issue directly with Allworthy
B) He is relieved that the captain is reconciled and no longer a threat
C) He is resigned to tolerating the captain's behavior for the sake of family harmony
D) He is indifferent to the captain's actions and their impact on the household
E) He is cautiously optimistic that the captain's behavior will improve over time
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Answer: A — The doctor 'could not bring himself to submit to the confession' and 'chose rather to submit to any inconveniences' than bear the captain's 'cruel and ungrateful insults', indicating his deep concern and desire to address the issue.

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