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The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine De Pizan - Quiz
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Book of the City of Ladies'?
A) Mary Wollstonecraft
B) Simone de Beauvoir
C) Christine De Pizan
D) Margaret Cavendish
  • 2. What genre does 'The Book of the City of Ladies' belong to?
A) Biography
B) Historical Fiction
C) Literary Allegory
D) Poetry
  • 3. What does Christine De Pizan aim to create in the book?
A) A history of France
B) A map of Europe
C) A book of poems
D) A city for women
  • 4. How does Christine describe women in her book?
A) As strong and capable
B) As solely nurturing and passive
C) As weak and dependent
D) As historical figures only
  • 5. In what year was 'The Book of the City of Ladies' published?
A) 1350
B) 1500
C) 1450
D) 1405
  • 6. How many women does Christine De Pizan call upon to build the city?
A) Seven
B) Three
C) Five
D) Ten
  • 7. Who are the three allegorical figures that assist Christine?
A) Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth
B) Faith, Hope, Charity
C) Beauty, Love, Courage
D) Reason, Rectitude, Justice
  • 8. What type of narrative style is used in 'The Book of the City of Ladies'?
A) Second-person narrative
B) Third-person omniscient
C) First-person narrative
D) Epistolary style
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