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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Sections X - XXII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What, according to Burke, is the first and most simple emotion of the human mind?
(a) Hunger, or longing.
(b) Fear, or terror.
(c) Curiosity, or novelty.
(d) Indifference, or lassitude.

3. How does Burke define "magnificence?"
(a) As all that delights the eye by shimmering and glittering.
(b) As that which requires magnification due to its miniscule size.
(c) As the power and might of a strong warrior or noble king.
(d) As a great profusion of things that are splendid or valuable in and of themselves.

4. What two main passions connect with this creative power of the mind?
(a) Curiosity and understanding.
(b) Lust and desire.
(c) Pain and pleasure.
(d) Love and hate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Burke use to demonstrate that differing tastes stem from the same basic root?

2. What does Burke use as an example of difficulty as greatness?

3. What are sources of the "sublime?"

4. How do sublime buildings look, according to Burke?

5. What is the main manifestation of infinity Burke mentions?

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