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 Francis Bacon’s “Of Studies” and “Of Revenge” : Of Studies – Important Lines “Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”   “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” “Crafty men contemn studies, simple men admire them, and wise men use them.” “Histories make men wise; poets witty; the mathematics subtle.” Of Revenge – Important Lines “Revenge is a kind of wild justice.”   “In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.”   “A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.”   “The glory of a man is to pass by an offence.”   “That which is past is gone and irrevocable Dream children lamb important lines from text “Children love to listen to stories about their elders, when they were children.”  → Beautiful opening line about memory and storytelling. “She was...

Test 1 from  Dream Children: A Reverie, Of Studies, Of Revenge, and Waiting for Godot. 1. In Doctor Faustus, why does Faustus ultimately reject theology? A) It is too difficult B) It promises limited power C) It leads to eternal punishment D) It lacks practical value 2. The phrase “A sound magician is a mighty god” reflects Faustus’s: A) Humility B) Arrogance C) Doubt D) Fear 3. Mephistophilis explains hell as: A) A physical place B) A state of mind C) Absence of God D) Fire and torture 4. In Dream Children, the children symbolize: A) Reality B) Lost dreams C) Lamb’s imagination D) Social criticism 5. The revelation at the end of Dream Children suggests: A) Children are real B) The narrator is dreaming C) The past is unchanged D) The future is hopeful 6. In Of Studies, Bacon states studies serve for: A) Wealth B) Delight, ornament, ability C) Fame D) Power 7. “Reading maketh a full man” implies: A) Reading gives knowledge B) Reading gives wealth C) Reading gives power D) Reading gi...

UNIT- 1 : Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe 1) With the help of Mephistophilis, to which place does Faustus travelled in the dragon chariot to view the whole universe? A:) venice B:) olympus C:) cathedral D:) European cities Ans. B.Olymphus   2) Fill the blank with appropriate word “Be a _____, Faustus; heap up gold,” A:) physician B:) theologist C:) justinian D:) mathematician Ans Physician. 3) Comprehend the below given play’s line (from Doctor Faustus) q.no: 3 and 4 “ Lines, circle, scenes, letters, and characters; Ay, these are most that Faustus most desires. O, what a world of profit and delight, Of power, of honour, of omnipotent, Is promised to the studious artizan! All things that move between the quit poles” What is the meaning of ‘omnipotent’ A:) Faustus B:) Angel C:) Devil D:) God   Correct option: D 4) Comprehend the below given play’s line (from Doctor Faustus) q.no: 3 and 4 “ Lines, circle, scenes, letters, and characters; Ay, these are most that Faustus most de...

Christopher Marlowe – Important Points 1. Christopher Marlowe was a famous Elizabethan dramatist and poet. ,2. His famous tragedy is Doctor Faustus. 3. Doctor Faustus is a tragedy about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power. 4. His important works include: Tamburlaine Edward II Hero and Leander The Jew of Malta Doctor Faustus The Massacre at Paris Tragedy of Dido 5. Marlowe’s heroes are not kings or princes, but powerful individuals from humble backgrounds. 6. In Tamburlaine, the hero is a shepherd who becomes a great conqueror. 7. In Doctor Faustus, the hero is a poor scholar who seeks unlimited knowledge and power. 8. Ben Jonson called Marlowe’s powerful poetic style “ Marlowe’s Mighty Line.” 9. Marlowe widely used blank verse in his plays, especially in Doctor Faustus. 10. Because of his great contribution to drama, Marlowe is called the “ Morning Star of Elizabethan Drama.” 11. Gothe said Dr. faustus " how greatly it is all planned".  12. ...

Who wrote Waiting for Godot ? A) Shakespeare B) Samuel Beckett C) Eliot D) Shaw Answer: B) Samuel Beckett The play belongs to the Theatre of the ______. A) Comedy B) Tragedy C) Absurd D) Epic Answer: C) Absurd The two main characters are: A) Pozzo and Lucky B) Vladimir and Estragon C) Hamlet and Horatio D) Didi and Lucky Answer: B) Vladimir and Estragon Vladimir’s nickname is: A) Gogo B) Didi C) Lucky D) Boy Answer: B) Didi Estragon’s nickname is: A) Gogo B) Didi C) Lucky D) Pozzo Answer: A) Gogo Estragon struggles with his: A) Hat B) Boots C) Coat D) Rope Answer: B) Boots The play has ______ acts. A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: B) Two Pozzo’s servant is: A) Lucky B) Boy C) Estragon D) Vladimir Answer: A) Lucky Who sends the message from Godot? A) Pozzo B) Lucky C) Boy D) Estragon Answer: C) Boy The stage mainly shows a: A) House B) Tree C) River D) Bridge Answer: B) Tree The play’s central action i...

Waiting for godot important lines  1. “Nothing to be done.” Answer: Vladimir 2. “Let’s go.” – “We can’t.” – “Why not?” – “We’re waiting for Godot.” Answer: Vladimir and Estragon 3. “Hope deferred maketh the something sick.” Answer: Vladimir 4. “People are bloody ignorant apes.” Answer: Estragon 5. “We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?” Answer: Estragon 6. “Was I sleeping, while the others suffered?” Answer: Vladimir 7.“Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it’s awful!” Answer: Estragon 8. “They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more.” Answer: Pozzo 9. “Let us not waste our time in idle discourse.” Answer: Vladimir 10. “The tears of the world are a constant quantity.” Answer: Pozzo 11. “I can’t go on like this.” Answer: Estragon 12. “You’re sure it was this evening?” Answer: Vladimir 13.“Nothing is certain when you’re about.” Answer: Estragon 14. “There’s man all over for you, blaming on his boots...

One word  Author of the play —  Beckett Literary movement —  Absurd Genre —  Tragicomedy Number of acts —  Two First main character —  Vladimir Second main character —  Estragon Vladimir’s nickname —  Didi Estragon’s nickname —  Gogo Master character —  Pozzo Pozzo’s servant —  Lucky Messenger from Godot —  Boy Place of action —  Road Tree seen in the play —  Willow Vladimir’s hat type —  Hat Estragon struggles with his —  Boots Lucky performs a long —  Speech Lucky is tied with a —  Rope Pozzo carries a —  Whip Pozzo becomes —  Blind Lucky becomes —  Mute Theme of the play —  Waiting Another theme —  Existentialism Time setting —  Evening Country of playwright —  Ireland First language written —  French English translation by —  Beckett Year written —  1952 First performance place —  Paris Famous theatre —  Babylone Messenger’s age —...

MCQs on On Revenge (with Answers) 1. Bacon calls revenge a kind of A. Moral justice B. Wild justice C. Natural justice D. Social justice Answer: B. Wild justice 2. According to Bacon, revenge should be removed by A. Society B. Religion C. Law D. Family Answer: C. Law 3. The first wrong only A. destroys society B. offends the law C. destroys friendship D. insults honour Answer: B. Offends the law 4. Revenge of a wrong A. strengthens the law B. replaces the law C. pulls the law out of office D. improves justice Answer: C. Pulls the law out of office 5. A man who takes revenge becomes A. superior to his enemy B. equal to his enemy C. weaker than his enemy D. wiser than his enemy Answer: B. Equal to his enemy 6. A man who forgives becomes A. weak B. superior C. cowardly D. foolish Answer: B. Superior 7. According to Bacon, forgiving is the role of a A. soldier B. king C. prince D. judge Answer: C. Prince 8. According to Solomon, it is the glory of a man to A. take revenge B. pass by an off...

Multiple Choice Questions (50) 1. According to Bacon, studies serve for A) Wealth B) Delight, ornament, and ability C) Fame D) Power Answer: B 2. The chief use of studies for delight is in A) Discussion B) Business C) Privateness and retiring D) Debate Answer: C 3. The chief use of studies for ornament is in A) Discourse B) Reading C) Thinking D) Writing Answer: A 4. Studies help in judgement and disposition of A) Speech B) Business C) Reading D) Poetry Answer: B 5. Who can execute and judge particulars one by one? A) Scholars B) Expert men C) Poets D) Philosophers Answer: B 6. General counsels come best from A) Rich men B) Learned men C) Poor men D) Soldiers Answer: B 7. Spending too much time in studies is A) Wisdom B) Sloth C) Pride D) Success Answer: B 8. Using studies too much for ornament is called A) Pride B) Affectation C) Laziness D) Wisdom Answer: B 9. Making judgement wholly by their rules is A) Scholar’s humour B) Great wisdom C) Intelligence D) Knowledge Answer: A 10. Stud...