Desiderata

From the author’s treatment of her subject in “Desiderata,” what is the best description of her?

• prickly and irritable

• cool and objective

• curious and thoughtful

• inconsistent and fickle

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At the beginning of “Desiderata,” we learn about the narrator. In what field has she been trained?

• photography

• genealogy

• library science

• physics

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In “Desiderata,” who is the nanny for the writer’s mother and aunt?

• Dolly

• Blanche

• Grandmother

• Martha

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At the end of “Desiderata,” what does McCracken mean by calling her fiction “love letters to love letters”?

• She is writing about the ideal man she would like to marry one day.

• She was inspired to write fiction by family photos, diaries, and love letters.

• She is interested only in romantic plots for her fiction.

• She believes that celebrating the power of love is the most important objective of fiction.

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Desiderata is written by-

• Mac Ehrman

• Max Ehrrman

• Mac Eherman

• Max Ehrmann

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Desiderata is --------------- in nature

• Philosophical

• Inspirational

• Devotional

• Informative

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The poem Desiderata focuses on the idea that people should see the world –

• Only it’s positive

• Only it’s negative

• Both of the above

• None of the above

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Desiderata became popular-

• During the poet’s lifetime

• Posthumously

• Both of the above

• None of the above

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And listen to others, Even the dull and ignorant, they, too have their own story.

• ― Give others the respect that we would expect for ourselves.

• ―Look for the brighter side of life. There is a lot to be grateful for.‖

• ―Be guided by the wisdom that mankind has manifested over the ages.‖

• ―Keep calm and cool off.‖

• ―Stay true to yourself. Be your own biggest critic and your own biggest fan.

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What is the main theme of 'Desiderata'?

• A) The pursuit of wealth

• B) The importance of inner peace

• C) The necessity of competition

• D) The value of solitude

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