1. What is the central theme stated in the opening line of Paradise Lost?
2. The poet puns on the word "fruit" in the opening lines. What are the two meanings implied?
3. Who is the "one greater Man" referred to by Milton who will restore humankind to its former position?
4. Milton distinguishes his Muse from the classical nine Muses by stating that his Muse resides on:
5. The poet mentions that his Muse inspired a specific shepherd to write about the creation of the world. Who is this shepherd?
6. What does Milton claim his poem will accomplish that has remain "unattempted yet in prose or rhyme"?
7. Milton’s subject matter in Book I is derived primarily from:
8. According to Milton, what was the immediate consequence of Adam and Eve’s sin?
9. In lines 27–33, Adam and Eve are referred to as:
10. In lines 27-33, the speaker asks the Muse to explain the "cause" of what event?
11. Who is identified as the one "who first seduced" mankind?
12. What two emotions drove the Serpent to deceive Eve?
13. How does Milton describe the fire in Hell?
14. To whom does Satan address his first speech?
15. Satan’s opening phrase, “If thou beest he,” suggests what about Beelzebub?
16. In lines 90-91, Satan notes that he and Beelzebub are joined in:
17. What does Satan claim is "not lost" despite the field being lost?
18. How does Satan view the idea of kneeling and begging for mercy?
19. Who is Satan’s "Compeer" or "2nd in command"?
20. Satan refuses to seek forgiveness because it would be:
