John Milton was fluent in which of the following languages ?
Correct answer: A. Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
- A. Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
- B. Latin, Sanskrit, and Aramaic
- C. Latin, Arabic, and Spanish
- D. Mandarin, Dutch, and French
Explanation
Milton had a strong classical and biblical education and was fluent in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, among other languages. His knowledge of these languages shaped both his literary style and his use of classical and biblical sources.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Poetry
889 free Poetry MCQs from English Literature, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask English Literature questions like this
English Literature is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Poetry questions
John Milton was born in 1608 in what city ?
The Primary Narrator for Books Eleven and Twelve of "Paradise Lost," who relates future events is which of the following ?
John Milton's "Paradise Regained" is a story largely about what topic ?
What British Romantic artist famously depicted John Milton's "Paradise Lost" in a series of etchings and prints ?
The first stanza of John Milton's "Paradise Regained" begins with what topic(s) ?
Unlike the gods and goddesses of classical epics, John Milton's God in "Paradise Lost" is and____________?