Why didn't Alexander Pope attend an English university ?
Correct answer: C. He was a Catholic, and therefore forbidden from attending
- A. He lived in Italy until the age of 27
- B. Asthma, headaches, and spinal deformity made him an invalid
- C. He was a Catholic, and therefore forbidden from attending
- D. He just wasn't bright enough
Explanation
Pope was a Roman Catholic, and English Catholics were barred from attending the universities under the religious restrictions of the period. His poor health affected him greatly, but it was not the main reason for his exclusion from university.
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