Bacon’s Of Revenge, Exam Based Questions

Bacon’s

Of Revenge

1. According to Francis Bacon, revenge is described as what kind of behavior? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Rational

B) Civilized

C) Animalistic

D) Justifiable

Ans: C) Animalistic

2. Bacon suggests that taking revenge means a person is ___________________ the law. (General Literature Quiz)

A) Enforcing

B) Upholding

C) Violating

D) Respecting

Ans: C) Violating

3. What does Bacon imply about the law’s effectiveness when someone takes revenge? (General Literature Quiz)

A) The law strengthens its power

B) The law becomes more respected

C) The law loses its significance

D) The law is redefined

Ans: C) The law loses its significance

4. According to Bacon, forgiving others reflects which quality? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Weakness

B) Cowardice

C) Superiority

D) Cunning

Ans: C) Superiority

5. Bacon suggests that wise men don’t dwell in the __________. (General Literature Quiz)

A) Present

B) Future

C) Only Imagination

D) Past

Ans: D) Past

6. In the context of “Of Revenge”, revenge is noted as a kind of what? (PGTRB)

A) Public revenge

B) Divine justice

C) Wild justice

D) Legal justice

Ans: C) Wild justice

7. Why should one avoid seeking revenge, according to Bacon? (UG TET / Competitive Exam)

A) It is long-lasting

B) It brings fulfillment

C) It is fleeting and often followed by remorse

D) It heals wounds

Ans: C) It is fleeting and often followed by remorse

8. Bacon states that a person who studies revenge keeps his own ____. (General Literature Quiz)

A) Honor

B) Law intact

C) Wounds green, which otherwise would heal

D) Memory sharp

Ans: C) Wounds green, which otherwise would heal

9. Bacon argues that the most tolerable sort of revenge is for those wrongs for which __________. (General Literature Quiz)

A) There is sufficient proof

B) There is public awareness

C) There is no legal remedy

D) The offender is punished

Ans: C) There is no legal remedy

10. Bacon considers a prince’s part to be what? (General Literature Quiz)

A) To punish the offender

B) To avenge dishonor

C) To pardon

D) To ignore

Ans: C) To pardon

11. In “Of Revenge”, Bacon compares some wrongdoers to what thorny plant? (General Literature Quiz)

A) A rose

B) A cactus

C) A thorn or briar, that pricks because they can do no other

D) A vine

Ans: C) A thorn or briar, that pricks because they can do no other

12. Bacon delineates private revenge as living the life of ___? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Saints

B) Witches

C) Martyrs

D) Gentlemen

Ans: B) Witches

13. What two wrongs does one commit when taking revenge? (General Literature Quiz)

A) Offend the heart and soul

B) Break trust twice

C) Offend the law and put it out of office

D) Harm enemies and oneself

Ans: C) Offend the law and put it out of office