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WorksheetsOf Studies - Francis Bacon
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
To which purposes does studying serve?
awards, happiness, contentment
decoration, power, knowledge
achievement, access, accuracy
ability, delight, ornament
To spend too much time in studies is
(a)
To use studies too much for ornament is __________.
affection
affectation
affectionate
affects
What is the primary use of studies for ability?
The primary use of "studies for ability" is in judgment and business disposition.
The primary use of "studies for ability" is in written and spoken discourse.
The primary use of "studies for ability" is leisure time.
The primary use of "studies for ability" is for achieving awards and merits.
What is meant when too much use of studies is for ornament?
Too much use of studies for ornament makes discourse valid and precise.
Too much use of studies for ornament makes discourse unnatural and pretentious.
Too much use of studies for ornament makes discourse common and simple.
Too much use of studies for ornament makes discourse powerful and clear.
What is meant by, the use of studies "to make judgment wholly by their rules, is the humor of a scholar"?
This means that judgments that are based on rules are funny.
This means that judgments that are systematic are always acceptable.
This means that judgments that are organized are correct.
This means that judgments that are impractical are senseless.
Simple men (a) them [studies].
What is meant by, "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested."?
There are some books that may not be completely studied but in parts. Some may be read completely but without further curiosity, and some may be studied with full interest.
There are some books that may not be fully accurate. Some may contain false claims, and some may be based solely on opinions.
There are some books that are not meant to be read by everyone. Some books are for the general public, and some are for specific professions only.
There are some books that may not be completely read because of censorship. Some may be read because they are popular, and some may be read with full interest.
What is meant by, "... there is no stond or impediment in the wit, but may be wrought out by fit studies..."?
Wit may be hindered by the unwillingness to learn.
One's wit may be affected by obstacles while studying.
Wit is present in everybody and can be enhanced by appropriate studies.
One's wit is changed by his/her attitude towards learning.
What is the author's purpose in writing the essay?
to entertain the readers
to inform the readers
to persuade the readers
to satirize the readers
