Essays And Tales by Joseph Addison - Quiz
  • 1. In which period did Joseph Addison write?
A) Early 20th century
B) Late 19th century
C) Early 18th century
D) 17th century
  • 2. Which publication is Addison best known for?
A) The Guardian
B) The Tatler
C) The Rambler
D) The Spectator
  • 3. What themes does Addison commonly explore in his essays?
A) Science and technology
B) Romance and love
C) Morality and social manners
D) Adventure and travel
  • 4. Which is one of Addison's enduring contributions to literature?
A) Historiography
B) Romantic poetry
C) Tragedy writing
D) The essay form
  • 5. Addison served as a member of which political position?
A) Member of Parliament
B) Prime Minister
C) Judge
D) Ambassador
  • 6. In which city was Joseph Addison born?
A) Oxford
B) Milston
C) London
D) Bristol
  • 7. What does Addison often emphasize in his discussions?
A) Economic power
B) Political conflict
C) Technological advancement
D) The cultivation of taste
  • 8. Who was Addison's famous collaborator on 'The Spectator'?
A) Jonathan Swift
B) Samuel Johnson
C) Alexander Pope
D) Richard Steele
  • 9. What stylistic feature does Addison employ in his essays?
A) Alliteration
B) Imagery
C) Symbolism
D) Irony
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