Ben Jonson’s Every Man in His Humour, Exam Based Questions

Ben Jonson’s

Every Man in His Humour

1. Who is the author of "Every Man in His Humour"? (UGC-NET 2019)

A) William Shakespeare

B) Ben Jonson

C) Christopher Marlowe

D) Thomas Dekker

Ans: B) Ben Jonson

2. "Every Man in His Humour" was first performed in which year? (UPSC 2018, Literature)

A) 1598

B) 1599

C) 1601

D) 1605

Ans: B) 1599

3. Which famous playwright acted in the original performance of "Every Man in His Humour"? (UGC-NET 2017)

A) Ben Jonson

B) William Shakespeare

C) Christopher Marlowe

D) Thomas Kyd

Ans: B) William Shakespeare

4. The term "humour" in Jonson's play refers to: (PGTRB 2018)

A) Comedy of errors

B) Bodily humours determining character

C) Satirical wit

D) Verbal jokes

Ans: B) Bodily humours determining character

5. Who is the central character dominated by his humours in the play? (UGC-NET 2020)

A) Kitely

B) Edward

C) Brainworm

D) Wellbred

Ans: A) Kitely

6. Which genre does "Every Man in His Humour" belong to? (MP HSTET Varg I 2018)

A) Tragedy

B) Comedy

C) History Play

D) Pastoral

Ans: B) Comedy

7. Jonson’s play critiques human nature and social norms primarily through: (PGTRB 2019)

A) Epic storytelling

B) Tragic sequences

C) Characters’ humours and follies

D) Poetic monologues

Ans: C) Characters’ humours and follies