Prepare for the English Literature CLEP Test with our comprehensive quiz. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question has hints and explanations. Get ready for your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What is the main theme in John Milton’s Paradise Lost?

  1. Good versus evil

  2. The power of Nature

  3. War and Peace

  4. Duty of Man

The correct answer is: Good versus evil

One of the main themes in John Milton's Paradise Lost is the struggle between good and evil, making choice A the correct answer. This is evident in the plot as the poem explores the fall of Satan and the temptation of Adam and Eve. Additionally, the characters of God and Satan are portrayed as opposing forces of good and evil respectively. While options B, C, and D may be present in the poem to a certain extent, they are not the overarching theme as seen in the contrast between good and evil.