In Book Six of "Paradise Lost," Satan invents something that he thinks will help win his war against God. What is it ?
Correct answer: A. Gunpowder
- A. Gunpowder
- B. Adamantine armor
- C. The Chariot of Paternal Deity
- D. The Thunderbolt
Explanation
In Book VI, Satan’s forces use gunpowder and cannon-like weapons against the heavenly army. Adamantine armour and the divine chariot belong to other parts of the battle, while the thunderbolt is God’s weapon.
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