The foundation story of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" derives from what text ?
Correct answer: A. The Book of "Genesis"
- A. The Book of "Genesis"
- B. The Book of "Revelations"
- C. "The Odyssey"
- D. "Canterbury Tales"
Explanation
Paradise Lost draws its central account of the Fall from Genesis, especially the story of Adam, Eve, the serpent, and the forbidden tree. Revelation, The Odyssey, and The Canterbury Tales are not the foundation text.
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