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