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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What recognizable figure does Burke term a "forced analogy?"
(a) A reproduction sculpture of a wounded gladiator.
(b) A sketch of a man outstretched within a circle.
(c) An ornate cathedral built in the Renaissance.
(d) A painting of a mysterious, smiling woman.

2. What example does Burke use to illustrate his idea of gradual variation?
(a) The tones of a dimly-lit room.
(b) The neckline of a beautiful woman.
(c) The hazy shapes of a mountain range.
(d) A boldly colored flower.

3. What has Burke observed in himself regarding the passions and the body, in Section IV?
(a) That he has never been inclined to allow his emotions to influence his actions.
(b) That he relates well to others who are in the same frame of mind as he.
(c) That he is particularly susceptible to the physical effects of a refined sensibility.
(d) That he found his mind in a certain state when he adopts a certain facial expression.

4. Which passion belongs under the heading of "self-preservation?"
(a) Desire.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Pain.

5. What term does Burke use to reflect uncertainty relative to the sublime?
(a) "Steady."
(b) "Random."
(c) "Harsh."
(d) "Intermitting."

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality of mind does Burke find in women that he thinks is analogous to fragility?

2. Burke's general definition for "obscurity" is:

3. What example does Burke use to show that pain can be a source of pleasure?

4. What, according to Burke, is most striking to this creative power of mind?

5. What example does Burke offer to show his ideas on the effects of tragedy?

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