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