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Persons and Places by George Santayana
  • 1. In which literary genre does 'Persons and Places' fit?
A) Fiction.
B) Autobiography.
C) Poetry.
D) Drama.
  • 2. Which city is often associated with Santayana's childhood?
A) Paris.
B) London.
C) Madrid.
D) Rome.
  • 3. What aspect of Santayana's life significantly influenced his writing?
A) His experiences as an expatriate.
B) His studies in science.
C) His military service.
D) His work in government.
  • 4. What does Santayana believe about happiness?
A) It arises from acceptance of reality.
B) It is found in wealth.
C) It is unattainable.
D) It depends on external validation.
  • 5. What does Santayana suggest art provides?
A) An escape from emotions.
B) A distraction from life.
C) A way to enforce morality.
D) A deeper connection to reality.
  • 6. What profession did George Santayana primarily hold?
A) Scientist.
B) Philosopher and writer.
C) Politician.
D) Diplomat.
  • 7. In 'Persons and Places', what does Santayana reflect on?
A) The state of modern philosophy.
B) His own life experiences.
C) Historical events in America.
D) Technological advancements.
  • 8. Santayana had a significant interest in which field?
A) Mathematics.
B) Engineering.
C) Aesthetics.
D) Medicine.
  • 9. Who was an influential figure in Santayana's philosophical development?
A) Henri Bergson.
B) John Dewey.
C) Bertrand Russell.
D) William James.
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