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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter VI, Coleridge uses an example of a girl from which country?

2. According to Coleridge, who refined the mechanics of Kant's theories?

3. How was Southey treated by critics?

4. What is the first inner experience category Coleridge mentions?

5. In the example of the girl who was ranting and raving, what was Coleridge interested in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Coleridge say that knowledge can be subjective and objective at the same time?

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

3. What does Coleridge say about the rustic life?

4. What does Coleridge say about rivals?

5. What does Coleridge believes makes a review salable?

6. Describe Coleridge's view of Southey.

7. How does Coleridge compare Wordsworth and Daniel?

8. According to Coleridge, how has language changed over time?

9. What did Wordsworth contribute to the world of poetry?

10. How does Coleridge describe pedantry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One major theme in Biographia Literaria is cause and effect. Demonstrate how this is true with at least two pieces of evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role the theme of redemption plays in Coleridge's Biographia Literaria. Is the text one attempt at redemption?

Essay Topic 3

Is it a good or bad thing that Coleridge relies so much on his classical education?

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