Episode 603 Immortal Books The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Choose the best answer that reflects your understanding of what we discussed in the episode.

How many main sections make up the Divine Comedy?

One

Two

Three

Four

Which of these sections is NOT a main section of the Divine Comedy?

Purgatory

Paradise

Garden of Eden

Hell

Which of these reasons is NOT a reason why Hell is the most widely read section of the Divine Comedy?

We identify with the sinners because we make the same mistakes.

The places in hell are more familiar.

It is usually more interesting to learn about punishments than rewards.

It is full of action and adventure.

What is the meaning of Comedy in the title 'The Divine Comedy'?

it is simply a light comedy

Dante meant to mock religions and the gods

it means a prosperous ending after a difficult beginning

The church later called it that to demean it

How many circles are there in Dante's Hell?

Seven

Eight

Nine

Ten

What do the P's stand for in Purgatory?

people you hurt in life

prized qualities

problems from life

the seven deadly sins

Who leads Dante in most of his journey in the Divine Comedy?

Matilda

Ulysses

Virgil

Beatrice

Who was Beatrice to Dante?

his wife

his sister

his muse

his imaginary lover

Which is true about The Divine Comedy?

The Divine Comedy is a reflection of Dante's religious and political ideals and hopes.

The Divine Comedy is a religious book still believed in by many modern sects.

The Divine Comedy is a light work of literature that does not have any symbols or deep meanings.

The Divine Comedy was originally written by St. Thomas Aquinas, but later published by Dante Alighieri.

Which is NOT true about Dante Alighieri?

Dante didn't have much respect to faiths other than that of the Roman Catholic church.

Dante loved Beatrice more than he ever loved his wife, Gemma.

Dante was celebrated in Florence after he wrote the Divine Comedy and he was finally able to return home.

Dante was one of the early thinkers that prompted the European Renaissance.

Episode 603 Immortal Books The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

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