Bacon’s Of Friendship, Exam Based Questions

Bacon’s

Of Friendship

1. What is the central theme of Bacon’s essay Of Friendship? (General Literature Quiz)

A) The importance of political power

B) The significance of true friendship

C) The dangers of ambition

D) The benefits of solitude

Ans: B) The significance of true friendship

2. According to Bacon, what is one of the chief benefits of friendship? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Financial gain

B) Assistance in business

C) Emotional and mental relief

D) Increased political influence

Ans: C) Emotional and mental relief

3. Bacon describes friendship as an aid to which aspect of life? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Military success

B) The growth of wisdom

C) Physical strength

D) Marriage

Ans: B) The growth of wisdom

4. What metaphor does Bacon use to describe a true friend? (General Literature Quiz)

A) A mirror

B) A shadow

C) A guiding star

D) A ladder

Ans: A) A mirror

5. According to Bacon, how does friendship help in adversity? (General Literature Quiz)

A) It provides financial support

B) It brings emotional comfort

C) It leads to political power

D) It teaches patience

Ans: B) It brings emotional comfort

6. What does Bacon believe about solitary individuals? (General Literature Quiz)

A) They are self-sufficient

B) They lack wisdom and joy

C) They are superior thinkers

D) They live longer lives

Ans: B) They lack wisdom and joy

7. What is the first fruit of friendship according to Bacon? (PGTRB)

A) Affectation

B) Support

C) Peace

D) Affection

Ans: D) Affection

8. What does Bacon refer to as “day-light in understanding out of darkness and confusion of thoughts”? (PGTRB)

A) A friend

B) Friendship

C) Champion

D) Supporter

Ans: A) A friend

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the friendships between rulers and their subordinates that Bacon mentions? (MP HSTET Varg I 2018)

A) Severus and Brutus

B) Augustus and Agrippa

C) Pompey and Sulla

D) Caesar and Sejanus

Ans: A) Severus and Brutus