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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Sections I - VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which scientific finding does Burke compare his study of the beautiful and sublime?
(a) Galileo's proof of a heliocentric Earth.
(b) Albertus Magnus' alchemical experiments.
(c) Tycho Brahe's astronomical observations.
(d) Newton's theory of gravity.

2. How does Burke define sympathy?
(a) As a painful realization, and reasoned acceptance, of one's humanity .
(b) As an unnecessary show of weakness that will cause pain.
(c) As a desirable state of mind reached by looking inward towards one's own soul.
(d) As a sort of emotional substitution between people or through art.

3. Why is imitation important, according to Burke?
(a) It is how we try to get closer to God.
(b) It facilitates comedy in the theater.
(c) It allows us to learn in school.
(d) It forms our manners and opinions.

4. What does Burke mean by the word "Taste?"
(a) Those faculties of the mind which form judgments upon the work of the imagination and the elegant arts.
(b) The sense of distinction that the higher social classes have above the lower social classes.
(c) The sense of taste located on the tongue, which distinguish sweet, salty, bitter, and sour flavors.
(d) The notions of personal style that refined, elegant people display when in public.

5. What is this creative power of the mind incapable of producing?
(a) Anything passionate.
(b) Anything captivating.
(c) Anything of great consequence.
(d) Anything truly new.

Short Answer Questions

1. What colors appropriately represent the sublime?

2. What examples does Burke use to illustrate authority vs. affection?

3. According to Burke, who is most capable of beauty?

4. What does Burke expressly wish to discuss in this part of "A Philosophical Enquiry Into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful"?

5. How does Burke separate natural and artificial objects?

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