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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Sections IX - XXVII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What, according to Burke, is most striking to this creative power of mind?
(a) The quality of laughter in human communication.
(b) Comparing resemblances between or imitations of two distinct objects.
(c) Arguments of fairness in disagreements among social unequals.
(d) The potential value of an object.

3. How do sublime buildings look, according to Burke?
(a) Light and airy.
(b) Dark and gloomy.
(c) Heavily built.
(d) Architecturally balanced.

4. What passion does Burke identify as most effectively robing the mind of reasoning?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

5. How do all emotions and passions affect the human mind?
(a) With unpredictable, greatly varying effects.
(b) By forcing the mind to yield to the heart.
(c) With scarring, searing effects.
(d) By natural, uniform, predictable principles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burke contrasts smoothness to __________ in his discussion of beauty.

2. What term does Burke use to reflect uncertainty relative to the sublime?

3. Which does Burke's definition of "grace" include?

4. According to Burke, why is procreation pleasurable?

5. What example does Burke use to illustrate his idea of gradual variation?

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