
Quiz on 'Of Studies' by Francis Bacon

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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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