In The Paradiso, on what day do the events occur ?
Correct answer: B. Wednesday after Easter
- A. Easter Sunday
- B. Wednesday after Easter
- C. Good Friday
- D. All Saint's Day
Explanation
Dante's ascent through Paradise begins on the Wednesday after Easter in the traditional dating of the Divine Comedy. Easter Sunday marks an important point in the earlier journey, but not the start of this section.
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