Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial by Sir Thomas Browne

1. What is the main subject of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?

A) Burial practices and urns
B) Religious doctrines
C) Political theories
D) Natural philosophy

2. Who is the author of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?

A) Sir Thomas Browne
B) John Milton
C) Francis Bacon
D) Samuel Johnson

3. In what year was 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial' published?

A) 1658
B) 1678
C) 1628
D) 1688

4. What is the tone of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?

A) Angry and confrontational
B) Joyful and triumphant
C) Reflective and somber
D) Neutral and indifferent

5. What kind of reflection does Browne make about the past?

A) He thinks it should be ignored
B) He believes the past is irrelevant
C) He sees it as valuable for understanding the present
D) He views it as a burden

6. Which literary device is commonly used by Browne?

A) Personification
B) Irony
C) Alliteration
D) Metaphor

7. Which motif is prevalent in Browne's writing?

A) Wealth
B) Mortality
C) Love
D) Power

8. What is one characteristic of Browne’s rhetorical style?

A) Casual and conversational
B) Simple and straightforward
C) Technical and dry
D) Ornate and elaborate

9. How does Browne view death in his essay?

A) As a natural part of life
B) As a fearsome end
C) As a mystery to solve
D) As a subject for frivolity

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