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    ‘F Against each question four answers are given, 1, Whowas Francis Bacon? ‘A. Dramatist Be Essayise C.— Novelist D. Poet b is con was born in: 2. Francs Bacon was es Cc 1561 D. 1557 § sacon was born in: » ® A USA B. France d Cc Germany D. London - 4 4 Francis Bacon came of: a | A. Artloving family B. Middle class s | C. —— Aristocratic family D. Poor family 5. Bacon had already become acquainted with: 4 A. Theatre life B. Rural life = Cc Commercial life D. ‘Court life 6 According to Bacon’s philosophy, respect to one’s superiors is not an act of serviliy bat, duty. CN A. Religious B. Moral = C. Practical D. —_ None of these 7. In 1591, Bacon attached himself to the Earl of Essex who was at that time: d A. Anartist B.A doctor CA judge D. Queen's blue-eyed boy 8 Bacon's conduet turned the Queen against him, when he opposed the government ncaa with: A Child labour B. Human rights C. Spanish war D. Women’s rights 9. The first edition of Bacon's “Essays” was published in: A. 1582 B. 1592 Cc 1595 D. 1593 10. Bacon prefers the active life to contemplative life in opposition to: 3 A. Shakespeare B. Plato C. Huxley D. Aristotle In March 1617, Bacon was appointed as: 4 A. Judge B. Minister ¢. Secretary to Queen D. Lord keeper “There is little doubt that though personally good-natured, he had rathe all the bad qualities of renaissance.” Saint says the above words about the personality of: A. Huxley B. Shakespeare C. Bacon D. Hemingway a The art which Bacon taught was the art of inventing: & A. Poetry B. Essays eee D. Fun a at last obtained legal office and became solicitor-General in: A. B 1610 1605 1 of bronchitis in: oe b 1625 1620 -s B. D. c. A 1614 c. 1618 — EN wisest, brightest, meanest of mankind”? = b Fone Shelley Wordsworth a was intellectually great but morally weak? eit pac A. Dryden . Pope b swith hea the view that sta Wr ost Et sestare® witl renee States are naturally hostile to each other therefore war is: Cc : . Absurd a c. _ Anecessity D. A blessing soshng is beneath science, nor above science according to: ‘A. Bacon B. TS. Eliot a Cc. Aristotle D. Dryden stave taken all knowledge to be my province.” iss the claim of ns A. Russle B. Aristotle Bacon D. Swift wpirst the breathed light upon the face of the matter or chaos; then he breathed light into the b face of man; and still he breatheth and inspireth light into the face of his chosen.” a an writes in the above words about the work of God in his essay: A. Of Truth B. Of God C. Of Great Place D. —_ Of Revenge " Jess completely and lightly with » particular topic or an aspect of a topic.” a ‘Above paragraph is the definition of: - A Essay B. Novel C.— Drama D. Poem d M6. The range of the essay, 30 far as its theme or subject-matter is concerned, is: e A. Wide B. Unlimited (iia. Tea een eR a == = A The essayist may choose ay subject under the sun . All ofthese was known to the ancient classical-writ paar regal ea La sr adele b p Bacon sa distinct literary form eee | ry form was born in 16 century with the publication of essays by | "Montaigne iol ye eighteenth century 18 the age of periodicals and of the Englis : A. Poetry pia 5 . Prose = Drama 7 ae dois andthe Alphabet was Huxley's tramp : ieee ee Novelist Ba c+ Phelosopher d c. Musician D. — Essayist a inadonis andthe Alphabet Huxley advocates 2 new concept of: 3 ‘ ae 7 B. Science a . D. Philosophy eading preoccupation with Hunley was: eeee b A. Religion B Education 2 C. Philosophy D. Politics Hurley took interest in: cf "Religious education B. Secular education C_Non-Verbal education D. __ Verbal education Wie the possible exception of Elvyn Wangh, Huxtey is the greatest prose: a A. Satirist of the 18" century B. Ironist of the 18" century - c Satirist of the 19 century D. Satirist of the 20° century Haxley was the most eminent of the few writers who looked for a: b ‘A. Social salvation B. Spiritual salvation C. Political salvation D. —Allof these personne dase, Hankey come moder tos loteanet *f c ‘A. Russell B. Bacon = C.D. Lawrance D. Swift Harley insisted, more and more forcefully as time passed, that he did not advocate a return to: } A ‘Natural man B. Primitive man _ c Religious man D. Political man In the “perennial philosophy” Huxley says that we are helped by: ol ‘A. Grace-animal B. Human — C. Spiritual D. —Allof these bp | An important change in Huxtey’s thinking occurred with the writing of ‘Eyeless in Gare’ (193) DO | where he came under the influence of Miller and turned: ‘A. Philosopher B. Pacifist C. Politician D. Scholar Oo ae respect, Huxley's novel deal with # very ited world. Almost all the action it confined © OV ‘A. Upper middle class B, Lower middle class . Monarchs D. All of these Huxley was fascinated by the: 5 % ‘A. Human body and its physical BB. ‘Animal body and its function function C. Sex D. Religion b education is training in the art ©! 2 The most important branch of non-verbal 63. 64. 65. 66. 61. 68. 70. 1. 72. Spiritual insight ‘A. Social insight B ‘All of these C. __ Political insight 4 ‘Adonis was, as per Greek mythology, p. Handsome youth 2 ‘A. Ahandsome git! p, _Noneofthese } C. Both of these . ined by experience is called: ‘Apperson’s range of information or his avearness gained bY OPE ion ¢ A Se p. Knowledge a Cc. Morality —_ cf ‘A person’s perception or judgement of situation BR re A. Knowledge D Religion CC. Understanding Russell was unique among: Bites A. Poets D. _ Biographers . R = ee philosophers of the present century who combined the studjes i = philosophy with B. __ Social science Natural science Both natural and social sciences D. __ None of these « saged himself in: | Russell enea8eimary problems of education B. _ Higher problems of education Primary as well as higher problems D.___ None of these j of education ad Russell took active part A. Religion B. Philosophy Cc. Mu D. __ Politics J the .e through his political and social activity before in history for his work on: B. The philosophy of knowledge D. _—Allofthese ‘Although Russell achieved worldwide fam ‘end of his life. But he will be remembered permanently ‘A. Mathematical knowledge C. The theory of knowledge and Withgenstein, there is no philosopher of our “With the possible exception of his pupil Lu ly to the treatment of particular philosophical time who has made such a large difference not problems but to the way in which the whole subject is pursued.” a These are the remarks about Russell by: A AL Agee B. Huxley y Jonson D. — Dryd Russell was born i - = a 1873 B. 1875 ~ 73. 1". ees D. 1877 Earl Russell is famous for introduci f ce ‘ eames = introducing the first reform bill of 1832 and was el ‘twice: A a areal ee ‘ t D. Grane A dominant influence throughout on his childhood was the Russa A Father Cc Grandmother B. Mother In adolescence Russell suffered from: D. Grandfather b A. Acute illness B Lowlk Q C. Depression . eliness Russell’s own interest in science was aroused D. —_None of these A. His father by: Ss C. Hisunce His mother mastered all the problems of Euclid at the age LK) 4 a eee = 1s == AT Seventeen B. Fifteen Sixteen an D. Eleven College, Cambridge, ting a minor scholars! peri Philosophy B Physies Cc. Biology D. Mathematics i's first book appeared in 1896 under the ttl; posse ‘An Essay on the Foundation of Russell succeeded in ge jQ- B. German Social Philosophy = Philosophy Conquest of Happiness D : athe First World War, Russell: Uierary Essays aq Dorint Took active part in it A B. Supported government policy Cas acifst and did nor py, SUP ized England's war policy favour England’s entry in war ly the framework of better order of society, Russell wrote: Te Principles of Social Reconstruction B. Road to Freedom = C, __Bothaandb D. None of these spossell was enchanted with: b A. Russia B. China = © America D. France 0, Russell went to Russia, as a result of this vist he ‘wrote “The Practice” and “Theory of seasevism” in which he seriously criticized thes aie ‘A. Communist Government B. Warand Politics C. __England’s involvement in war Di a Ecssev iad te Ruwellwas awarded the order of merit and was made Honorary aon of British Academy in: C 1950 B. 1945, c 1949 D. 1943 Russell was increasingly absorbed in global politics, He was moved to work for peace. He, Oh therefore, came in contact with the Heads of States. In fact, he wan fearing the possibility ea A. Plague B. War between England and France c Nuclear Proliferation D. Third World War 1n20* century, Russell was, undoubtedly, a great apostle of: a A. Literature B. Philosophy = Peace and Harmony D. Science Russell died in: A 1965 B. 1968 cq Cc 1970 Dp (sz A. Philosopher B. Scientist = C. Humanist D. Mathematician Russell always condemned the Political systems of the self-imposed monarchs and atthe same time he denounced the rule of the: A. Church B. Autocracy C. Democracy D. State « According to Russell, the world is divided into: = A Two groups B. ‘Three groups © Racial antagonism of creeds and ‘Water-tight Compartments. | ideologies b Who is the author of these books? a 5 Outlook, Freedom and Organization, In Praise of Idleness, Which ‘Way to Peace, Religion vet, Determinism and Physics: A. Huxley B. Russell d Asapec.__., Swift D. Bacon - *Prose writer, Russel’s style has the Properties of: 93. 98. 7. 98. 102. 103. 104. 105. A. Unity of thought B. Exact use of words C. He avoids orate and affected use iD. All of these of language . According to Russell, Byronic attitude to life, competition, Boredom, Fatigue, Envy, Mania, Fear of Public Opinion are the important causes of: A. Happiness B. __Unhappiness C. Both of these D. _ None of these Russell believes that the causes of unhappiness . q A. Social system B. _ Individual psychology C. Partly in social system and partly D.__None of the above in individual psychology to Russell, Zest, Affection, The Family, Work, Imperson resignation and the Happiness are the causes of: interests, Effor A. Happiness B. _Unhappiness C. _ Bothof these D. None of these Janathan Swift was born in: A. 1667 . 1669, C1665 . 1664 Jonathan Swift came of an English family which had settled in: A USA B. France C. Germany D. Ireland ‘At college, Swift was often at war with: ‘A. Other students B. Students union C. The authorities D. —_Alllof these Before his death, in 1738, Swift was sufferi A. Deafness B. _Brain trouble C. Insanity D. —Allof these The loss of his friend, in 1738, made his last years more and more lonely a1 friend was a famous literary figure. Choose his name: ‘A. Bacon B. Huxley Cassell D. Sheridan \ ‘Swift left his fortune to establish a hospital for idiots and lunatics, when he died ie oR 2 1B 1a \o A 1740 Bo 1743 Cc. 1785 D. 1738 Much has been written in defence as well as offence of Swift. Unsympathetic studieg of were produced by: A. Macaulay B. Jeffery Cc Thackeray D. All of these Some critics suggest that Swift’ ice of the common ties of human life is becausg be A. — Frustrated B. _ Disappointed ‘b C. —_ Embittered man D. —_—Allof these om ‘Swift does not seem to put any trust in: ra A Literature Religion = C. Science Politics In ‘Gulliver's Travels’ Swift paints a dark picture of: A. Religion Poetry peut Political institutions and In Swift's writings Irony is fused into: A. Humour C. Tragedy is regarded the master of: SA. Comedy C. ‘Tragedy Allegory ‘Comedy Burlesque Irony Se ee os os mas eK 7 English | samous work of Sit which appeal children and ler like is < 1105 ae nal to Stella B. ATaleofaTub * Gulliver's Travels D. The Battle ofthe Books C.. gue 10 Pope that is chi object to write Glve’s Travels wast d i Det peoele B, Make children cheerful Make reforms in England D. Vex the world rather than divert it gph in mind that Guliver's al be isa eal character B. Should be identified with every i e o . oe Should be identified with Swift D. _Isapurely imaginary character and c a not to be identified with Swift alver’s Travels the satire is aimed at the abuses of science in the voyage to: b aaa Brobdinghay B. Laputa . _ Houyhnhnms D. Lilliput er regrets the fact that the publication of the account of his travels has brought about no OQ) tall among his countrymen whom he regards as no better than the: Yahoos B. —_ Houyhnhnms Horses D. —Alllofthese Galiver complains that some of the yahous are so impudent as to think that his book of travels C Gullv change 4 A isa . 4. Historical event B. False tale Cc Mere fiction D. Deception da a Gllver’s medical practice did not prove very successful, he on a ship which was to make a ° ‘eyageto the South Sea, took up: ‘A. Captain’s job B. Helpers job C. Guard's job D. Surgeon's job by contrast, the Haughnhnms are excellent beings whose grand principle is to: oO ‘A. Cultivate reason B. _Arouse emotions Curtail emotions D. Create hatred Thecriticism on Yahoos is also intended as a criticism on: d A. Animal B. Women a Cc. Men D. Human beings 1 Part IV of ‘Gulliver's Travels’ is an angry denunciation of: da A. Politicians B. Kings ee C. Monarchs D. —_ Human beings Weperceive after studying the book of Swift that Swift is a: d ‘A. Philonthropist B. — Misogamist - C _ Philogynist D. __ Misanthropist In Gulliver's Travels, mankind is symbolised by: a A. Yahoos B. _Houyhnhnms ~ te the Ca, Bott these D. None of these tthe Gallver's Travels, there are Houyhahams or horses, who according to Gulliver, A ats A. Perfection B. Mankind L Glia pearl decay D. Cruelty ‘88 reaction to what he has seen in the land of the Houyhnhnms feels so much: r ea Admiration for Houyhnhnms B. Hatred and disgust for human race Wi exaenaanee D. —_Admiration for mankind mck Gulliver's Travels, Swift satrises: = ‘ swyers and judges B. _Doctors and government ministers c Galiver ig wiessty of these D. None of these ol ‘An observer B. Narrator = 124. 125, 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. D. —Allof these C. Character These is no doubt that ‘Gulliver's Travells’ is a story of: © A. Romance B. Violence S C. Adventure D. Fun Gulliver's account of the annoyance of the Empress of Lilliput at his having extinguishey S her apartment is Swift's satirical way of describing: firey ‘A. His wife’s annoyance with him B. _Queen’s annoyance with C.— Queen’s annoyance with him D. Women’s annoyance yin? hunbands te ‘The description of the crowd of beggars to whom Gulliver happens t0 see in the metry, ut is intended as a satire on the beggars who actually existed in the city of: Pals A. England B. Dublin C. Washington D. Paris 4 er of his country, according to Gulliver, is a person wholly free from: J Joy and grief B. __Loveand hatred Pity and anger D. —_Allof these fers Travel’s, there is an account of the people of flying island-Laputa. They with: vm - Music B. Geometry = C. Both of these D. —_ None of these Lytton Strachey was born in: ae B. 1882 “= AL 1880 Cc. 1883 D. 1878 1s, commanded the British army in the Indian Sikh war a One of Strachey’s family member tinguished himself as an engineer in the construction of railway tracks and irrigate, canals in India. Who was he? A His brother B. His uncle = His grandfather D. His father 4 Lytton Strachey, in his knowledge and taste of both French and English itera, B. Brother - C.— Mother D. Uncle Lytton Strachey wrote his first poem when he was just of: a A. Five B. Seven Cc. Eight D. Nine 4 ‘Among those who influenced Lytton Strachey during his Cambridge periods were: — A. Russell B. GE. Moore C. Henry James and Lowes Dickinson © D. ~All of these Lytton Strachey’s last full-length work was: 4 "A. Elizabeth and Essex, A Tragic B. Books and characters History C. Books and character D. Queen Viet Jp Lytton Strachey died in: 2 A. 1930 B. 1932 Cc 1933 D. 1927 j "was Strachey’s____ book. b 7 B. Second a c. Third D. ‘Fourth nip 0 Lytton Strachey’s fame had reached its climax with the publication of “Queen Victoria” ® as a: cf A Poet B. —_—Novelist - Cc Biographer D. _Dramatist d Strachey has rendered service to biography 38: g Critics generally agree that va an TT = i= ) HE REDRESS OF POETRY BY SEAMUS HEANEY His Life tion four answers are given, out is Be arent of which oneis eorreet. Choose the correct answer. 0 eames We 13 Api, 1839 B. 20Mey, 1940 a ; C. 12June, Davies a aynat angonges as HEAMEY CRUBAE aE St, Columb’s Cote? January, 1938 soheanrehreng B. Latin and English < C._Latinand Irs : eves averted Nobel Laureate for Literature i: ane a. 1990 B. 1995 b C. 1998 D. 1999 ~ ever tranetated the oldest poem of English named: ‘a. Widsith B. Beowulf b C._ Seafarer D. Exodus teaney died on? 30 August, 2013 B. 25 August, 2013 aA C. 20 August, 2013 D. 15 August, 2013 His Redress of Poetry sir Philip Sidney wrote earlier ‘The Apology For Poesy’ in: On ‘A. 1579 B. 1593 -_ Cc. 1598 D. 1600 ‘which of the'following is the most important contribution to Renaissance literary theory? = C ‘A. The Redress of Poetry B. The Artof Poetry 7 C, An Apology for Poesy D. None of the above ‘What does the word ‘redress’ mean according to Heaney? a ‘a, _ The justification and advocacy of poetry ip, The compensation forthe readers who and its place in society have harmed themselves by poetry C. The critical appraisal of harmful poetry “DB. _None of the above a 4 ‘Redress of Poetry was written in: _ } A. 20 Oct, 1989 B. 21 Oct, 1989 | C. 23 Oct, 1989 D. 22.Oct, 1989 Sf} 4k What does the phrase ‘1916 executions’ refer to? ‘A. Poetry produced in 1916 B. Britain and her foreign policy of 1916 C._ Irish reference to killings in 1916 D. None of the above oO WN. Whatdoes the phrase ‘DNA pattern of Herbert’s imagination’ mean? 2 Genetic information and true type of ‘A. ‘True copy of Herbert's imagination B, nucleic development of Herbert and his poetic pattern ‘Herbert's imagination carries the genetic CC. blaeprint whiebvelts his mind how to D. None of the above b

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