Examination on "Of Studies" by PKG SIR

Of Studies — Short Question Quiz (25 MCQ)

Each question is 1 mark. Choose one option per question. After submitting your answers you will see your score and the correct answers highlighted.

Q1. What do studies serve for?

a) Only to pass exams b) For delight, ornament and ability c) Only to earn money d) Only for social status

Q2. What is the result if one spends too much time in studies?

a) Brightness b) Sloth (idleness) c) Fame d) Health

Q3. What does 'Nature' mean in the essay and how is it perfected?

a) Nature means weather; it is perfected by prayer b) Nature means inborn qualities; perfected by studies c) Nature means environment; perfected by travel d) Nature means society; perfected by laws

Q4. What is the role of experience?

a) Experience harms studies b) Experience perfects studies c) Experience replaces studies d) Experience is irrelevant

Q5. What do wise men do with their studies?

a) Ignore them b) Make practical use of their studies c) Only memorize d) Hide them

Q6. What should be the real purpose of study?

a) To copy others b) To think rationally and develop independent judgement c) To acquire wealth only d) To avoid work

Q7. What type of men admire studies?

a) Foolish men b) Simple men c) Wealthy men d) Cruel men

Q8. What is "Natural philosophy"?

a) Old name for law b) Old name for poetry c) Old name for physics d) Old name for history

Q9. Who condemn studies?

a) Crafty or cunning men b) Wise men c) Young students d) Poor men

Q10. Which discipline according to Bacon can make man subtle?

a) History b) Mathematics c) Poetry d) Music

Q11. Why does Bacon advise the study of Law?

a) It makes men able to remember and discuss logically b) It makes men artistic c) It makes men poetic d) It makes men silent

Q12. What should a man study if his mind wanders?

a) Law b) Poetry c) Mathematics d) Music

Q13. What is the 'humour' of a scholar?

a) To make judgement by rules found in books b) To be funny c) To be lazy d) To sing

Q14. What is the meaning of 'Abeunt studia in Mores'?

a) Studies pass into one's character b) Studies are useless c) Studies are expensive d) Studies are for children

Q15. How can every defect of mind be remedied?

a) With medication b) With appropriate study c) With isolation d) With travel only

Q16. What are the uses of the study of different subjects?

a) History makes men wise; poetry witty; mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep; moral philosophy grave; logic & rhetoric argumentative b) All subjects make men wealthy c) Only history is useful d) Only mathematics is useful

Q17. In which sense are natural abilities like natural plants?

a) They need trimming and direction like plants b) They are useless c) They grow only in winter d) They must be eaten

Q18. What happens if study is not bounded by experience?

a) Studies remain perfect b) Studies give vague and general directions c) Studies become practical d) Studies become illegal

Q19. How can studies make man exact and accurate in knowledge?

a) By reading only b) By writing only c) By reading, followed by writing and discussion d) By memorising alone

Q20. How does Bacon recommend the reading of books?

a) All books should be read with same attention b) Only serious and important books are to be studied with diligence c) Never read books d) Read only newspapers

Q21. Bacon compares books to items of eating. Which three ways does he mention?

a) Some books to be tested, some swallowed, some chewed and digested b) All books should be swallowed c) Books should be thrown away d) Books should be read at night only

Q22. Who were the School men and what did they teach?

a) School men were medieval philosophers/theologians; they taught ability to make fine distinctions b) They were modern scientists c) They were artists d) They were cooks

Q23. What does 'Cymini sectors' mean?

a) The great leaders b) Splitters of small seeds; subtle logicians c) Farmers d) Travellers

Q24. Which physical exercises are recommended for curing physical diseases?

a) Bowling for kidney stones; shooting for lungs; gentle walking for stomach; riding for head b) Swimming for everything c) Sleeping for everything d) Dancing for everything

Q25. Which subjects can cure some defects of mind (examples)?

a) If mind wanders — Maths; if cannot distinguish — medieval schoolmen; if cannot discuss/remember — Law b) Only poetry cures all defects c) Only sports cure defects d) No subject can cure defects