"A Song for St. Cecilia's Day"
by John Dryden
According to Dryden in "A Song for St. Cecilia's Day," music:
a)is a balance between the natural and spiritual world
b)has no place in religion
c)should be saved for heaven
d)none of the above
I chose a.
The theme of "St. Cecilia's Day" is:
a)St. Cecilia should be celebrated
b)the role of harmony in the universe
c)music is relaxing
d)music is a God
I chose b.
Other ?'s:
From his diary, we can deduce that Samuel Pepys was a/an:
a)emotional man
b)logical and straightforward man
c)active man in the political scene
d) both b and c
I chose d.
Candide's name was appropriate for his character because:
a) his was power hungry
b)he was ambitious
c) candied means "glory"
d)he was honest and simple-minded
I chose d
Voltaire and Swift both satirize:
a)the people of London
b)the self-serving nature of rulers and governments
c)the educational system of London
d)society
I chose d.
Those all look correct to me.
To determine the correct answers, let's analyze each question and go through the options.
According to Dryden in "A Song for St. Cecilia's Day," music:
a) is a balance between the natural and spiritual world
b) has no place in religion
c) should be saved for heaven
d) none of the above
The correct answer is a) is a balance between the natural and spiritual world. In the poem, Dryden explores the idea that music has the power to connect the earthly and heavenly realms, harmonizing the natural and spiritual elements.
The theme of "St. Cecilia's Day" is:
a) St. Cecilia should be celebrated
b) the role of harmony in the universe
c) music is relaxing
d) music is a God
The correct answer is b) the role of harmony in the universe. Dryden's poem emphasizes the idea that music is a universal force that brings harmony to the world and has a profound impact on both humans and the natural world.
From his diary, we can deduce that Samuel Pepys was a/an:
a) emotional man
b) logical and straightforward man
c) active man in the political scene
d) both b and c
The correct answer is d) both b and c. Samuel Pepys's diary entries suggest that he was a logical and straightforward man who meticulously recorded events, but he was also actively involved in the political scene of his time.
Candide's name was appropriate for his character because:
a) he was power-hungry
b) he was ambitious
c) candied means "glory"
d) he was honest and simple-minded
The correct answer is d) he was honest and simple-minded. In Voltaire's novel "Candide," the protagonist represents an innocent and naive individual who goes through various misfortunes. His name, Candide, reflects his straightforward and simple nature.
Voltaire and Swift both satirize:
a) the people of London
b) the self-serving nature of rulers and governments
c) the educational system of London
d) society
The correct answer is d) society. Both Voltaire and Swift use satire to critique and mock various aspects of society, including politics, religion, social conventions, and human nature.