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