In whose memory did John Milton write Methought I saw my late espousèd saint ?

Correct answer: A. Katherine Woodcock

  • A. Katherine Woodcock
  • B. Oliver Cromwell
  • C. Edward II
  • D. Mary Powell

Explanation

The sonnet recalls Milton’s second wife, Katherine Woodcock, who died soon after their marriage. The phrase “late espousèd saint” identifies her as the deceased wife remembered in the vision.

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