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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Coleridge, what does the chain result in?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Illness.
(c) Associations.
(d) Delirium.

2. What is the third task of the mind, according to Coleridge?
(a) Take.
(b) Classify.
(c) Do.
(d) Accept.

3. What does Coleridge mention as Southey's writing?
(a) Essays.
(b) Novels.
(c) Sonnets.
(d) Song lyrics.

4. How does Coleridge describe his master's job in giving him a classical education?
(a) Horrible.
(b) Good.
(c) Mild.
(d) Ignorant.

5. Who did Coleridge identify with most?
(a) Classic Roman writers.
(b) Female writers.
(c) Classic Greek writers.
(d) Contemporary writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coleridge believes there have always been men who view which of as a problem?

2. What is the second emotion Coleridge says he does not understand toward him?

3. Coleridge mentions that he does not always agree with which writer?

4. What did Hartley feel the basis of the law of associations was?

5. Which of the following did Coleridge mention he was interested in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Coleridge say about Descartes?

2. What is the purpose of a literary life, as Coleridge sees it?

3. Who did Coleridge feel he could identify with most?

4. Describe Coleridge's view of Wordsworth.

5. Why was Kant a favorite of Coleridge's?

6. What is metrical composition?

7. How did Coleridge's writing style change?

8. How does Coleridge describe delirium?

9. How does Coleridge think genius can be shown?

10. What is the significance of Coleridge and Worsdworth living next to each other?

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