Do You Know Alexander Pope?

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Jaksiboy

Jaksiboy

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 832 | Total Attempts: 12,219,230

| Attempts: 1,166

Questions

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Easy First Hard First Sequential

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

1/10 Questions

Where was he born?
- America
- England
- Japan
- France

About This Quiz

If you are a fan of critics, then I think you should read about critics from this notable man called Alexander pope. Apart from his book written, what else do you know about him?

2.

When was he born?
- 1868
- 1688
- 1886
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. 1688
3.

What year did he die?
- 1777
- 1756
- 1744
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. 1744

Explanation

The given question is asking about the year of someone's death. The correct answer is 1744.

Rate this question:
4.

He was known to be a critics.
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- I don't know
Correct Answer

A. Yes

Explanation

The given sentence states that "He was known to be a critics." The correct answer is "Yes" because the sentence suggests that he was known to be a critics, indicating that he had a reputation for being a critic.

Rate this question:
5.

How old was he when he died?
- 80 years old
- 56 years old
- 75 years old
- 45 years old
Correct Answer

A. 56 years old

Explanation

The correct answer is 56 years old. This means that the person in question was 56 years old at the time of their death.

Rate this question:
6.

Which of the following name is the nick name of Pope?
- The Wasp of Twicking
- The Wasp of Critics
- The Wasp of Twickenham
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. The Wasp of Twickenham

Explanation

The correct answer is "the Wasp of Twickenham". This nickname refers to Alexander Pope, an English poet of the 18th century. Pope was known for his sharp wit and satirical writing style. The nickname "the Wasp of Twickenham" highlights his ability to sting his critics with his biting and critical poetry. Twickenham is the area in London where Pope lived and worked.

Rate this question:
7.

Which of the following is the name of his father?
- Samuel
- Alexander
- James
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Alexander

Explanation

The name of his father is Alexander.

Rate this question:

1
8.

Which school did he attended between 1698/99
- Oxford School
- New jersey school
- Twyford School
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Twyford School

Explanation

The correct answer is Twyford School. This is indicated by the phrase "between 1698/99," suggesting a specific time period. Out of the given options, Twyford School is the only one that could have been attended during that time. Oxford School and New Jersey School do not align with the given timeframe, and "None of the above" is not a valid option as Twyford School fits the criteria.

Rate this question:
9.

Who taught him how to read?
- Uncle
- Aunt
- Mum
- Dad
Correct Answer

A. Aunt

Explanation

The correct answer is Aunt. This implies that the person being referred to was taught how to read by their aunt.

Rate this question:
10.

What was his occupation?
- Footballer
- Newsman
- Poet
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. None of the above