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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which literary device is commonly used by Browne?

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

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

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

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

A) Simple and straightforward
B) Casual and conversational
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 subject for frivolity
C) As a fearsome end
D) As a mystery to solve

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