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What character leads Adam and Eve from the Gates of Paradise in the final book of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
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What character leads Adam and Eve from the Gates of Paradise in the final book of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
A. Michelangelo
B. Raphael
C. Uriel
D. Michael
Correct Answer:
Michael
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Last Updated:
April 28, 2023