From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance — Test
Question 10 • English Language Arts 12
Read the passage from “Elizabethan Etiquette.” The Elizabethan era, the years between 1558-1603 when Elizabeth I reigned as Queen of England, is known for its emphasis on courtly manners. The most esteemed book on the subject was Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier , also referred to as The Courtier . The Courtier was translated from its original Italian into English in 1561, and its rules were carefully followed by the highest-ranking courtiers of the day. According to the passage, society first began to closely follow etiquette rules when
Answer
A
Elizabeth I started her reign as Queen of England.
B
Castiglione’s The Courtier was translated into English.
C
Queen Elizabeth read Castiglione’s The Courtier .
D
manners became linked with the Italian and English courts.