Divine Comedy | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about Divine Comedy. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Canto I | Canto II

1. In Canto 1, what does Dante say was lost to him in the Dark Wood?
a) The virtuous way.
b) The Lord's way.
c) The straight way.
d) The pilgrim's way.

2. Which of the following is not an animal that appears to Dante in Canto 1?
a) A she-wolf.
b) A serpent.
c) A lion.
d) A leopard.

3. In Canto 1, what does Virgil prophesy the vice-less greyhound will do?
a) Speak to Dante.
b) Die by the hand of the she-wolf.
c) Descend from the mountain.
d) Save Italy.

4. What role does Virgil...
(read more)