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Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial by Sir Thomas Browne
Contributed by: Miah
  • 1. What is the main subject of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?
A) Religious doctrines
B) Burial practices and urns
C) Natural philosophy
D) Political theories
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?
A) Sir Thomas Browne
B) Samuel Johnson
C) Francis Bacon
D) John Milton
  • 3. In what year was 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial' published?
A) 1688
B) 1658
C) 1628
D) 1678
  • 4. What is the tone of 'Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial'?
A) Neutral and indifferent
B) Reflective and somber
C) Joyful and triumphant
D) Angry and confrontational
  • 5. What kind of reflection does Browne make about the past?
A) He thinks it should be ignored
B) He sees it as valuable for understanding the present
C) He views it as a burden
D) He believes the past is irrelevant
  • 6. Which literary device is commonly used by Browne?
A) Personification
B) Irony
C) Metaphor
D) Alliteration
  • 7. Which motif is prevalent in Browne's writing?
A) Love
B) Power
C) Wealth
D) Mortality
  • 8. What is one characteristic of Browne’s rhetorical style?
A) Ornate and elaborate
B) Simple and straightforward
C) Technical and dry
D) Casual and conversational
  • 9. How does Browne view death in his essay?
A) As a fearsome end
B) As a subject for frivolity
C) As a natural part of life
D) As a mystery to solve
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