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Sonnet Festivals and Conferences

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Which city is known for hosting the annual Sonnet Festival?

  1. Stratford-upon-Avon, England

  2. New York City, USA

  3. Rome, Italy

  4. Paris, France

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, hosts the annual Sonnet Festival, celebrating the sonnet form and Shakespeare's sonnets.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in the United States?

  1. The Sonnet Society of America Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The North American Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of America Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by Sir Thomas Wyatt?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. The Sonnets

  4. Tottel's Miscellany

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tottel's Miscellany, published in 1557, is a collection of poems that includes Sir Thomas Wyatt's sonnet sequence.

What is the traditional rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

  1. ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

  2. ABAB BCBC CDCD EE

  3. ABBA CDCD EFEF GG

  4. ABCB DEFC EFGH GH

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, consisting of three quatrains and a final couplet.

Which sonnet festival is known for its focus on contemporary sonnet writing and performance?

  1. The Sonnet Festival of New York

  2. The International Sonnet Festival

  3. The Sonnet Festival of San Francisco

  4. The Sonnet Festival of Toronto

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Festival of New York is known for its focus on contemporary sonnet writing and performance, featuring readings, workshops, and performances by established and emerging poets.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in the United Kingdom?

  1. The Sonnet Society of the United Kingdom Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The British Sonnet Society Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of the United Kingdom Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in the United Kingdom.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by Edmund Spenser?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. The Faerie Queene

  4. The Shepheardes Calender

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Amoretti, published in 1595, is a sonnet sequence by Edmund Spenser, consisting of 89 sonnets.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in Canada?

  1. The Sonnet Society of Canada Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The North American Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of Canada Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in Canada.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by John Donne?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. The Divine Sonnets

  4. Tottel's Miscellany

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Divine Sonnets, published in 1633, is a sonnet sequence by John Donne, consisting of 19 sonnets.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in Australia?

  1. The Sonnet Society of Australia Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The Asia-Pacific Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of Australia Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in Australia.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by William Wordsworth?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. The Divine Sonnets

  4. The Excursion

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Excursion, published in 1814, is a long poem by William Wordsworth that includes a sonnet sequence.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in New Zealand?

  1. The Sonnet Society of New Zealand Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The Asia-Pacific Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of New Zealand Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in New Zealand.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. Sonnets from the Portuguese

  4. Tottel's Miscellany

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sonnets from the Portuguese, published in 1850, is a sonnet sequence by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, consisting of 44 sonnets.

What is the name of the annual sonnet conference held in South Africa?

  1. The Sonnet Society of South Africa Conference

  2. The International Sonnet Society Conference

  3. The Africa-Middle East Sonnet Conference

  4. The Sonnet Festival and Conference

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sonnet Society of South Africa Conference is an annual event that brings together sonnet enthusiasts, scholars, and poets to celebrate and discuss the sonnet form in South Africa.

Which famous sonnet sequence was written by Gerard Manley Hopkins?

  1. Astrophel and Stella

  2. Amoretti

  3. The Divine Sonnets

  4. The Wreck of the Deutschland

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wreck of the Deutschland, published in 1875, is a long poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins that includes a sonnet sequence.

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