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The Collected Writings Of Thomas De Quincey
  • 1. What is the title of Thomas De Quincey's most famous work?
A) Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
B) On the Sublime and Beautiful
C) The Revolt of Islam
D) The English Mail-Coach
  • 2. In which year was 'Confessions of an English Opium-Eater' first published?
A) 1821
B) 1801
C) 1831
D) 1851
  • 3. What substance does De Quincey famously discuss in his writings?
A) Tobacco
B) Cocaine
C) Alcohol
D) Opium
  • 4. What theme is prevalent in De Quincey's 'Confessions'?
A) Adventure
B) Addiction
C) Isolation
D) Patriotism
  • 5. In addition to his autobiographical works, what genre did De Quincey often explore?
A) Short stories
B) Poetry
C) Novels
D) Essays
  • 6. What influence did De Quincey have on later writers?
A) Satirical humor
B) Psychological exploration
C) Minimalism
D) Science fiction
  • 7. What aspect of British society does De Quincey critique in his essays?
A) Industrialization
B) Feudalism
C) Socialism
D) Colonialism
  • 8. Which of De Quincey's essays deals with the topic of murder?
A) The Confessions
B) The Historical Sketches
C) The English Mail-Coach
D) On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts
  • 9. De Quincey's writing is known for its:
A) Use of rhyme
B) Prose style
C) Traditional structure
D) Simple language
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