Question

What religion did Wycherley adopt during his stay in France?

• A. Anglicanism
• B. Roman Catholicism
• C. Calvinism
• D. Presbyterianism

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Roman Catholicism

• Wycherley converted to Roman Catholicism while studying in France.

• This was significant in Restoration England, where religion was politically sensitive.

• His Catholic ties sometimes affected his reputation in England.