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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Coleridge say the word "pedantry" means?
(a) The use of unsuitable words.
(b) The use of unsuitable examples.
(c) The use of unsuitable philosophies.
(d) The use of unsuitable functions.

2. Coleridge's overall impression of Wordsworth is which of the following?
(a) He is ignorant and naive.
(b) He is skillful but has not reached his potential.
(c) He can't see why his career is so successful.
(d) He is a literary genius.

3. What kind of language does Coleridge attribute to modern poets?
(a) Fantastic language.
(b) Dull language.
(c) Casual language.
(d) Natural language.

4. Who does Coleridge quote to show that this author is rich in composition?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Chaucer.
(c) Milton.
(d) Gower.

5. What did Coleridge campaign against in his early years?
(a) Religion.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Language.
(d) Free speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wordsworth was first published when Coleridge was doing which of the following?

2. Whose theory of style does Coleridge say it is to use everyday language?

3. Coleridge quotes Wordsworth to make a point about what?

4. According to Coleridge, what did Wordsworth give to his poetry?

5. What school did Coleridge go to?

(see the answer key)

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