"not of an age, but for all time"-was told about Shakespeare by whom ?
Correct answer: B. Ben Johnson
- A. Marlowe
- B. Ben Johnson
- C. King Henry
- D. John Milton
Explanation
Ben Jonson praised Shakespeare in the poem prefixed to the First Folio, writing that he was “not of an age, but for all time.” The option spells Jonson incorrectly as “Johnson,” but it clearly identifies the intended speaker.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Drama
353 free Drama 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 Drama questions
Who is called the Bird of Avon ?
The earliest play written by Shakespeare according to Oxford Shakespeare 1988 is______________?
Which one is the world's longest running play______________?
"To be, or not to be, that is the question"- Where do you find this quotation ?
'The quality of Mercy is not strained' the line is taken from________________?
George Bernard Shaw is_________________?