Question

Why did Gray move from Peterhouse to Pembroke College?

• A. To become a fellow of Pembroke College
• B. Due to a prank played on him by students
• C. Due to a disagreement with the Master of Peterhouse
• D. Because Pembroke College offered better accommodation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Due to a prank played on him by students

THOMAS GRAY

• Thomas Gray (26 December 1716-30 July 1771) was an English poet, letter writer, classical scholar, and professor at Pembroke College, Cambridge.

• He is widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, written in 1750 and first published in 1751.

• Gray was an extremely self-critical writer who published only 13 poems in his lifetime, despite being very popular.

• He was even offered the position of Poet Laureate in 1757, though he declined.