Quiz on Robert Burns' Letter

Who is the recipient of Robert Burns' letter?

• Mary Campbell

• Ellison Begbie

• Jean Armour

• Agnes McLehose

Which two of the following are examples of internal conflict that Burns reveals in his letter to Ellison Begbie?

• struggling to speak the truth

• getting rewarded for honesty

• worrying about rejection

• thinking about life goals

What is the main purpose of the letter?

• To end his relationship with Ellison

• To ask Ellison to choose whether to accept or reject him

• To complain about love and relationships

• To ask Ellison for financial support

Why does Burns find it difficult to express his love?

• He is unsure of his feelings

• He is afraid Ellison will not read the letter

• He believes true love is harder to express than false love

• He is not good at writing letters

What does Burns say he will never use to win Ellison’s love?

• Poems and songs

• Lies and tricks

• Gifts and money

• Help from friends

What does Burns ask Ellison to do?

• Marry him immediately

• Send him another letter soon

• Tell him clearly if she accepts or rejects him

• Visit him at Lochlie

What does "courtship is a task indeed" mean in the letter?

• Love is easy and fun

• Writing love letters is difficult

• Expressing true love is challenging

• Marriage is a responsibility

What does Burns mean by “principles of integrity and truth”?

• Wealth and power

• Honesty and strong moral values

• Intelligence and skill

• Hard work and determination

What does the phrase “arts of dissimulation and falsehood” refer to?

• Singing and dancing

• Love and romance

• Lying and deceiving

• Writing poetry

What does Burns mean by “purchasing your hand by any arts unworthy of a man”?

• He will not use dishonest tricks to win her love

• He will buy her expensive gifts

• He wants to pay for their wedding

• He does not want to get married