Quiz on 'Of Studies' by Francis Bacon

Quiz on 'Of Studies' by Francis Bacon

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Quiz on 'Of Studies' by Francis Bacon

Quiz on 'Of Studies' by Francis Bacon

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9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three chief uses of studies according to Bacon?

Delight, ornament, and ability

Knowledge, wisdom, and experience

Power, influence, and wealth

Creativity, logic, and reasoning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bacon suggest is the consequence of spending too much time in studies?

It enhances creativity

It is considered sloth

It leads to wisdom

It improves judgment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Bacon, how should one read books?

To summarize and extract

To memorize and recite

To contradict and argue

To weigh and consider

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bacon mean by 'some books are to be chewed and digested'?

They should be ignored

They are not important

They require deep understanding

They should be read quickly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bacon say about the relationship between studies and natural abilities?

Studies can enhance natural abilities

Natural abilities do not need studies

Studies are irrelevant to natural abilities

Natural abilities are more important than studies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bacon imply about the reading of histories?

They are boring

They should be avoided

They make men wise

They are not useful

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of studying mathematics according to Bacon?

It confuses the mind

It makes the mind wander

It helps focus the mind

It is not beneficial

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