Question
After reading Paradise Lost by John Milton.
1. In lines 36-37, Milton states the purpose of the poem is to
discuss the reasons that Satan wants to rebel.
explain the meaning of death.
explain the workings of God to humans.
describe Providence.
2. Satan finds comfort in his suffering because
he will not be punished by God.
he will continue to attempt to conquer Heaven.
he holds on to memories of Heaven.
he knows he can rule in Hell.
3. Why does the speaker believe that God allows Satan to exist?
to explain forgiveness
to show how God will change evil into good
to teach the meaning devotion
to motivate humans
4. When Satan first finds himself in Hell, he is tormented with thoughts of pride, hatred and
regret.
guilt.
concern.
awareness.
5. Which phrase in the description of the war in Heaven suggests that Satan battled a greater force?
"all his host / Of rebel angels"
"the throne and monarchy of God"
"set himself in glory above his peers"
"trusted to have equaled"
6. Milton uses the allusion of Mount Etna to help the reader
explain Satan's emotions.
describe how Satan is covered with the liquid fire.
understand the fiery dry land of the plains of Hell.
compare the size and power of Satan's wings.
7. If someone is doleful, they are
sad, mournful
unsteady, confused
ambiguous
full, satiated
8. In lines 207-221, why does Milton describe and emphasize Satan's large size?
to explain Satan is still a powerful force in defeat
to explain that Satan is bigger than angels in Heaven
to compare Satan to large sea beasts
to illustrate that Satan is unable move freely.
9. At the beginning of the poem, the speaker asks the Heavenly Muse, or Spirit, to
help understand Moses' life.
provide protection against Satan.
provide assistance in telling the story well and truthfully.
assure God will approve of the writing.
10. Satiate means
inconsistent.
satisfied.
remarkable.
incomplete.
11. What does Satan claim as the one benefit of being in hell?
to be sure of self understanding
to be sure of being a part of God
to be sure of positive change
to be sure of ruling instead of serving
12. If someone is described as vaunting they
brag.
lie.
deceive.
joke.
13. If something is completed impetuously, it is done
deliberately.
meticulously.
quickly.
incorrectly.
14. When someone refers to a well known story to help make a point, they are using
a metaphor.
a paradox.
an allusion.
foreshadowing.
15. What allusion is used to help describe the fiery conditions in Hell?
the coast of Portugal
Mount Etna
the Danube River
the Great Flood
1. In lines 36-37, Milton states the purpose of the poem is to
discuss the reasons that Satan wants to rebel.
explain the meaning of death.
explain the workings of God to humans.
describe Providence.
2. Satan finds comfort in his suffering because
he will not be punished by God.
he will continue to attempt to conquer Heaven.
he holds on to memories of Heaven.
he knows he can rule in Hell.
3. Why does the speaker believe that God allows Satan to exist?
to explain forgiveness
to show how God will change evil into good
to teach the meaning devotion
to motivate humans
4. When Satan first finds himself in Hell, he is tormented with thoughts of pride, hatred and
regret.
guilt.
concern.
awareness.
5. Which phrase in the description of the war in Heaven suggests that Satan battled a greater force?
"all his host / Of rebel angels"
"the throne and monarchy of God"
"set himself in glory above his peers"
"trusted to have equaled"
6. Milton uses the allusion of Mount Etna to help the reader
explain Satan's emotions.
describe how Satan is covered with the liquid fire.
understand the fiery dry land of the plains of Hell.
compare the size and power of Satan's wings.
7. If someone is doleful, they are
sad, mournful
unsteady, confused
ambiguous
full, satiated
8. In lines 207-221, why does Milton describe and emphasize Satan's large size?
to explain Satan is still a powerful force in defeat
to explain that Satan is bigger than angels in Heaven
to compare Satan to large sea beasts
to illustrate that Satan is unable move freely.
9. At the beginning of the poem, the speaker asks the Heavenly Muse, or Spirit, to
help understand Moses' life.
provide protection against Satan.
provide assistance in telling the story well and truthfully.
assure God will approve of the writing.
10. Satiate means
inconsistent.
satisfied.
remarkable.
incomplete.
11. What does Satan claim as the one benefit of being in hell?
to be sure of self understanding
to be sure of being a part of God
to be sure of positive change
to be sure of ruling instead of serving
12. If someone is described as vaunting they
brag.
lie.
deceive.
joke.
13. If something is completed impetuously, it is done
deliberately.
meticulously.
quickly.
incorrectly.
14. When someone refers to a well known story to help make a point, they are using
a metaphor.
a paradox.
an allusion.
foreshadowing.
15. What allusion is used to help describe the fiery conditions in Hell?
the coast of Portugal
Mount Etna
the Danube River
the Great Flood
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers based on "Paradise Lost" by John Milton:
1. **In lines 36-37, Milton states the purpose of the poem is to**
- **describe Providence.**
2. **Satan finds comfort in his suffering because**
- **he knows he can rule in Hell.**
3. **Why does the speaker believe that God allows Satan to exist?**
- **to show how God will change evil into good.**
4. **When Satan first finds himself in Hell, he is tormented with thoughts of pride, hatred and**
- **regret.**
5. **Which phrase in the description of the war in Heaven suggests that Satan battled a greater force?**
- **"the throne and monarchy of God."**
6. **Milton uses the allusion of Mount Etna to help the reader**
- **understand the fiery dry land of the plains of Hell.**
7. **If someone is doleful, they are**
- **sad, mournful.**
8. **In lines 207-221, why does Milton describe and emphasize Satan's large size?**
- **to explain Satan is still a powerful force in defeat.**
9. **At the beginning of the poem, the speaker asks the Heavenly Muse, or Spirit, to**
- **provide assistance in telling the story well and truthfully.**
10. **Satiate means**
- **satisfied.**
11. **What does Satan claim as the one benefit of being in hell?**
- **to be sure of ruling instead of serving.**
12. **If someone is described as vaunting they**
- **brag.**
13. **If something is completed impetuously, it is done**
- **quickly.**
14. **When someone refers to a well-known story to help make a point, they are using**
- **an allusion.**
15. **What allusion is used to help describe the fiery conditions in Hell?**
- **Mount Etna.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or additional information!
1. **In lines 36-37, Milton states the purpose of the poem is to**
- **describe Providence.**
2. **Satan finds comfort in his suffering because**
- **he knows he can rule in Hell.**
3. **Why does the speaker believe that God allows Satan to exist?**
- **to show how God will change evil into good.**
4. **When Satan first finds himself in Hell, he is tormented with thoughts of pride, hatred and**
- **regret.**
5. **Which phrase in the description of the war in Heaven suggests that Satan battled a greater force?**
- **"the throne and monarchy of God."**
6. **Milton uses the allusion of Mount Etna to help the reader**
- **understand the fiery dry land of the plains of Hell.**
7. **If someone is doleful, they are**
- **sad, mournful.**
8. **In lines 207-221, why does Milton describe and emphasize Satan's large size?**
- **to explain Satan is still a powerful force in defeat.**
9. **At the beginning of the poem, the speaker asks the Heavenly Muse, or Spirit, to**
- **provide assistance in telling the story well and truthfully.**
10. **Satiate means**
- **satisfied.**
11. **What does Satan claim as the one benefit of being in hell?**
- **to be sure of ruling instead of serving.**
12. **If someone is described as vaunting they**
- **brag.**
13. **If something is completed impetuously, it is done**
- **quickly.**
14. **When someone refers to a well-known story to help make a point, they are using**
- **an allusion.**
15. **What allusion is used to help describe the fiery conditions in Hell?**
- **Mount Etna.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or additional information!