On Courage

What is the main focus of the essay "On Courage" by Agnes Repplier?

• a. The history of courage

• b. Types of courage displayed in war

• c. Everyday expressions of courage

• d. Famous courageous figures

How does Repplier describe the courage of sailors in the essay?

• a. Flamboyant and attention-seeking

• b. Quiet and unassuming

• c. Only displayed in battle

• d. Dependent on external recognition

In the essay, what is Napoleon's "two o'clock in the morning courage" referring to?

• a. Courage during battles

• b. Courage displayed in public

• c. Courage in reflective moments

• d. Lack of courage

According to Repplier, what distinguishes the courage of sailors from that of Napoleon?

• a. Sailors seek glory and recognition

• b. Napoleon's courage is everyday and unassuming

• c. Sailors face challenges without the promise of fame

• d. Napoleon's courage is dependent on external factors

What role does solitude play in the concept of "two o'clock in the morning courage"?

• a. It amplifies courage

• b. It diminishes courage

• c. It is irrelevant to courage

• d. It is the only time courage is displayed

How does Gardiner portray the courage of everyday individuals in comparison to Napoleon's courage?

• a. Everyday courage is overrated

• b. Napoleon's courage is more admirable

• c. Everyday courage is more admirable

• d. Both types of courage are equally admirable

What does Gardiner suggest about the visibility of courage in the essay?

• a. Courage is always visible

• b. Courage is only visible in wartime

• c. True courage is not always visible

• d. Visibility doesn't matter in assessing courage

In the essay, what is emphasized as admirable in the sailor's courage?

• a. Seeking external recognition

• b. Facing challenges without glory

• c. Displaying courage only in public

• d. Conquering territories

According to Gardiner, what is the nature of Napoleon's courage?

• a. Everyday and unassuming

• b. Flamboyant and attention-seeking

• c. Invisible and unnoticed

• d. Dependent on external factors

What is the main takeaway regarding the concept of courage in the essay?

• a. Everyday courage is irrelevant

• b. Courage is always visible

• c. Solitude diminishes courage

• d. True courage may go unnoticed