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From Dawn To Decadence by Jacques Barzun
Contributed by: Fry
  • 1. According to Barzun, which of the following is a significant theme?
A) The impact of colonialism.
B) Decadence in Western culture.
C) The decentralization of knowledge.
D) The rise of capitalism.
  • 2. Barzun uses which of the following to illustrate his points?
A) Political speeches.
B) Mathematical data.
C) Cultural anecdotes.
D) Religious texts.
  • 3. What does Barzun say about the role of the artist?
A) Artists should create in a vacuum.
B) Artists reflect the values of their time.
C) Artists are merely entertainers.
D) Artists have no influence on culture.
  • 4. What element does Barzun emphasize in understanding culture?
A) Biological factors.
B) The importance of context.
C) The role of individual figures only.
D) The relevance of economic status.
  • 5. What does 'decadence' refer to in Barzun's work?
A) Cultural decline and moral decay.
B) Cultural flourishing and growth.
C) Economic prosperity.
D) Political stability.
  • 6. How does Barzun view the concept of progress?
A) As a complex and often ambiguous idea.
B) As entirely negative.
C) As a straightforward, linear path.
D) As a myth that does not exist.
  • 7. When was 'From Dawn to Decadence' published?
A) 1985.
B) 2000.
C) 2010.
D) 1990.
  • 8. What does Barzun assert about modernity?
A) It is marked by fragmentation.
B) It has no cultural significance.
C) It is completely uniform.
D) It is a return to ancient values.
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