UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION UNIT – II BRITISH LITERATURE – I Francis Bacon – Of Revenge- Objective questions and answers
UG TET – COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
UNIT – II
BRITISH LITERATURE – I
Francis Bacon – Of Revenge
1. What does Francis Bacon caution about the short-term satisfaction derived from revenge?
a) It is everlasting and fulfilling.
b) It is fleeting and often followed by remorse.
c) It leads to divine justice.
d) It has no consequences.
**Answer: b) It is fleeting and often followed by remorse.**
2. According to Bacon, what is the "wild justice" of revenge?
a) A just and fair form of retaliation.
b) A primitive and escalating cycle of vengeance.
c) Divine justice.
d) Mercy and forgiveness.
**Answer: b) A primitive and escalating cycle of vengeance.**
3. What virtues does Bacon advocate over the instinct of revenge?
a) Deception and cunning.
b) Wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.
c) Retaliation and aggression.
d) Self-righteousness and anger.
**Answer: b) Wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.**
4. What role does divine justice play in Bacon's argument?
a) It encourages individuals to take matters into their own hands.
b) It dismisses the concept of divine justice entirely.
c) It suggests trusting a higher power for justice.
d) It supports the idea of revenge as a moral duty.
**Answer: c) It suggests trusting a higher power for justice.**
5. According to Bacon, what are the potential negative effects of seeking revenge?
a) Inner peace and fulfillment.
b) Intellectual and moral superiority.
c) Distraction from more virtuous pursuits and inner turmoil.
d) A sense of accomplishment.
**Answer: c) Distraction from more virtuous pursuits and inner turmoil.**
6. What does Bacon believe demonstrates intellectual and moral superiority?
a) Succumbing to the instinct of revenge.
b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.
c) Engaging in the cycle of vengeance.
d) Ignoring grievances altogether.
**Answer: b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.**
7. How does Bacon view the concept of divine justice in relation to revenge?
a) It encourages immediate retaliation.
b) It dismisses the need for justice.
c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.
d) It advocates taking justice into one's own hands.
**Answer: c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.**
8. According to Bacon, what is the ultimate outcome of revenge on an individual?
a) Fulfillment and happiness.
b) Detrimental effects on well-being.
c) Intellectual and moral inferiority.
d) A sense of accomplishment and pride.
**Answer: b) Detrimental effects on well-being.**
9. What does Bacon argue is the alternative to revenge for resolving conflicts?
a) Retaliation and aggression.
b) Wisdom and prudence.
c) Ignoring grievances.
d) Self-righteousness.
**Answer: b) Wisdom and prudence.**
10. In Bacon's view, what does the pursuit of revenge lead to in terms of justice?
a) Divine justice.
b) A fair and just resolution.
c) Wild justice and an escalating cycle of vengeance.
d) Mercy and forgiveness.
**Answer: c) Wild justice and an escalating cycle of vengeance.**
11. How does Bacon describe the nature of revenge as an impulse?
a) Beneficial and constructive.
b) Primitive and destructive.
c) Divine and merciful.
d) Inconsequential and harmless.
**Answer: b) Primitive and destructive.**
12. According to Bacon, what virtues should individuals rise above revenge to embrace?
a) Deception and cunning.
b) Wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.
c) Retaliation and aggression.
d) Self-righteousness and anger.
**Answer: b) Wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.**
13. How does Bacon characterize the satisfaction derived from revenge?
a) Everlasting and fulfilling.
b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.
c) Beneficial and uplifting.
d) Divinely ordained.
**Answer: b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.**
14. In Bacon's argument, what is the role of reason in dealing with grievances?
a) It encourages impulsive retaliation.
b) It is irrelevant to the pursuit of revenge.
c) It emphasizes the importance of reason and prudence.
d) It dismisses the need for reasoning.
**Answer: c) It emphasizes the importance of reason and prudence.**
15. According to Bacon, what does revenge often distract individuals from?
a) Inner peace and contentment.
b) Higher virtues.
c) The pursuit of personal desires.
d) Engaging in conflicts.
**Answer: b) Higher virtues.**
16. What does Bacon believe demonstrates intellectual and moral superiority?
a) Succumbing to the instinct of revenge.
b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.
c) Engaging in the cycle of vengeance.
d) Ignoring grievances altogether.
**Answer: b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.**
17. How does Bacon view the concept of divine justice in relation to revenge?
a) It encourages immediate retaliation.
b) It dismisses the need for justice.
c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.
d) It advocates taking justice into one's own hands.
**Answer: c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.**
18. According to Bacon, what is the ultimate outcome of revenge on an individual?
a) Fulfillment and happiness.
b) Detrimental effects on well-being.
c) Intellectual and moral inferiority.
d) A sense of accomplishment and pride.
**Answer: b) Detrimental effects on well-being.**
19. What term does Bacon use to describe the cyclical and escalating nature of revenge?
a) Divine justice.
b) Wild justice.
c) Prudent justice.
d) Retaliatory justice.
**Answer: b) Wild justice.**
20. According to Bacon, what does revenge often lead to in terms of societal harmony?
a) A more just and harmonious society.
b) Increased understanding among individuals.
c) Discord and conflict.
d) Mutual respect and cooperation.
**Answer: c) Discord and conflict.**
21. In Bacon's perspective, what role do higher virtues play in resolving conflicts?
a) They are irrelevant.
b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.
c) They hinder the process of justice.
d) They lead to retaliation.
**Answer: b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.**
22. How does Bacon suggest individuals rise above the desire for revenge?
a) By seeking immediate retaliation.
b) By embracing self-righteousness.
c) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.
d) By ignoring conflicts altogether.
**Answer: c) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.**
23. According to Bacon, what is the significance of choosing reason and moral judgment over revenge?
a) It leads to intellectual and moral inferiority.
b) It demonstrates strength and power.
c) It contributes to a more just and stable society.
d) It has no impact on societal well-being.
**Answer: c) It contributes to a more just and stable society.**
24. What does Bacon warn individuals about the pursuit of revenge in relation to their well-being?
a) It has no impact on well-being.
b) It leads to intellectual and moral superiority.
c) It can have detrimental effects on well-being.
d) It guarantees everlasting happiness.
**Answer: c) It can have detrimental effects on well-being.**
25. How does Bacon view the pursuit of revenge in terms of one's thoughts and emotions?
a) It has no impact on thoughts and emotions.
b) It brings everlasting peace and contentment.
c) It consumes thoughts and leads to inner turmoil.
d) It fosters understanding and empathy.
**Answer: c) It consumes thoughts and leads to inner turmoil.**
26. According to Bacon, what does the pursuit of revenge ultimately distract individuals from?
a) Inner peace and contentment.
b) The pursuit of personal desires.
c) The cycle of vengeance.
d) More virtuous pursuits.
**Answer: d) More virtuous pursuits.**
27. What does Bacon believe individuals should trust in as an alternative to taking revenge?
a) Immediate retaliation.
b) Divine justice.
c) Prudent justice.
d) The cycle of vengeance.
**Answer: b) Divine justice.**
28. How does Bacon characterize the momentary satisfaction derived from revenge?
a) Everlasting and fulfilling.
b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.
c) Beneficial and uplifting.
d) Divinely ordained.
**Answer: b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.**
29. According to Bacon, what is the ultimate outcome of revenge on an individual's sense of accomplishment?
a) Fulfillment and happiness.
b) Detrimental effects on well-being.
c) Intellectual and moral inferiority.
d) A sense of accomplishment and pride.
**Answer: d) A sense of accomplishment and pride.**
30. How does Bacon view the pursuit of revenge in relation to intellectual and moral superiority?
a) It ensures intellectual and moral superiority.
b) It has no impact on intellectual and moral standing.
c) It leads to intellectual and moral inferiority.
d) It guarantees everlasting happiness.
**Answer: c) It leads to intellectual and moral inferiority.**
31. According to Bacon, what is the alternative to revenge in dealing with grievances?
a) Ignoring grievances altogether.
b) Retaliation and aggression.
c) Reason and moral judgment.
d) Seeking immediate revenge.
**Answer: c) Reason and moral judgment.**
32. In Bacon's perspective, what does the pursuit of revenge often distract individuals from?
a) Inner peace and contentment.
b) The pursuit of personal desires.
c) The cycle of vengeance.
d) More virtuous pursuits.
**Answer: d) More virtuous pursuits.**
33. What role does wisdom and prudence play in Bacon's approach to conflicts?
a) They are irrelevant.
b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.
c) They hinder the process of justice.
d) They lead to retaliation.
**Answer: b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.**
34. How does Bacon suggest individuals overcome the primitive instinct of revenge?
a) By embracing self-righteousness.
b) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.
c) By seeking immediate retaliation.
d) By ignoring conflicts altogether.
**Answer: b) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.**
35. According to Bacon, what is the significance of choosing reason and moral judgment over revenge?
a) It leads to intellectual and moral inferiority.
b) It demonstrates strength and power.
c) It contributes to a more just and stable society.
d) It has no impact on societal well-being.
**Answer: c) It contributes to a more just and stable society.**
36. According to Bacon, what term does he use to describe the initial desire for revenge?
a) Rational instinct.
b) Primitive and destructive impulse.
c) Divine justice.
d) Magnanimous emotion.
**Answer: b) Primitive and destructive impulse.**
37. In Bacon's perspective, what does revenge often lead to in terms of interpersonal relationships?
a) Improved understanding and empathy.
b) Strengthened bonds and cooperation.
c) Discord and animosity.
d) Mutual respect and harmony.
**Answer: c) Discord and animosity.**
38. How does Bacon characterize the pursuit of revenge in relation to societal well-being?
a) Beneficial for societal harmony.
b) Detrimental and disruptive.
c) Irrelevant to societal well-being.
d) A necessary evil.
**Answer: b) Detrimental and disruptive.**
39. According to Bacon, what role does reason play in the context of revenge?
a) It encourages impulsive retaliation.
b) It is irrelevant to the pursuit of revenge.
c) It emphasizes the importance of reason and prudence.
d) It dismisses the need for reasoning.
**Answer: c) It emphasizes the importance of reason and prudence.**
40. In Bacon's perspective, what does revenge distract individuals from on a personal level?
a) Inner peace and contentment.
b) The pursuit of personal desires.
c) The cycle of vengeance.
d) Higher virtues.
**Answer: d) Higher virtues.**
41. According to Bacon, what is the outcome of revenge on an individual's sense of justice?
a) A more just and fair resolution.
b) Divine justice.
c) Wild justice and an escalating cycle of vengeance.
d) Mercy and forgiveness.
**Answer: c) Wild justice and an escalating cycle of vengeance.**
42. How does Bacon suggest individuals overcome the destructive impulse of revenge?
a) By embracing the cycle of vengeance.
b) By seeking immediate retaliation.
c) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.
d) By ignoring conflicts altogether.
**Answer: c) By cultivating wisdom, mercy, and magnanimity.**
43. What, according to Bacon, demonstrates intellectual and moral superiority in conflicts?
a) Succumbing to the instinct of revenge.
b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.
c) Engaging in the cycle of vengeance.
d) Ignoring grievances altogether.
**Answer: b) Choosing restraint and forgiveness over revenge.**
44. In Bacon's view, what is the significance of divine justice in the pursuit of revenge?
a) It encourages immediate retaliation.
b) It dismisses the need for justice.
c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.
d) It advocates taking justice into one's own hands.
**Answer: c) It supports trusting a higher power for justice.**
45. According to Bacon, what does the pursuit of revenge lead to in terms of one's inner state?
a) Inner peace and contentment.
b) Fulfillment and happiness.
c) Consuming thoughts and inner turmoil.
d) A sense of accomplishment and pride.
**Answer: c) Consuming thoughts and inner turmoil.**
46. How does Bacon characterize the pursuit of revenge in relation to societal progress?
a) A catalyst for progress and innovation.
b) Detrimental to societal stability.
c) A necessary step for societal well-being.
d) An irrelevant factor in societal progress.
**Answer: b) Detrimental to societal stability.**
47. What does Bacon suggest individuals should trust in as an alternative to revenge?
a) Immediate retaliation.
b) Divine justice.
c) Prudent justice.
d) The cycle of vengeance.
**Answer: b) Divine justice.**
48. In Bacon's view, what is the role of higher virtues in the resolution of conflicts?
a) They hinder the process of justice.
b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.
c) They are irrelevant.
d) They lead to retaliation.
**Answer: b) They contribute to a more harmonious resolution.**
49. According to Bacon, what does revenge often distract individuals from on a societal level?
a) Harmony and cooperation.
b) Discord and animosity.
c) Wild justice and an escalating cycle of vengeance.
d) Intellectual and moral superiority.
**Answer: a) Harmony and cooperation.**
50. How does Bacon view the satisfaction derived from revenge?
a) Fulfilling and everlasting.
b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.
c) Beneficial and uplifting.
d) Divinely ordained.
**Answer: b) Fleeting and often followed by remorse.**
51. What term does Bacon use to describe the nature of revenge as a justice system?
a) Wild justice.
b) Prudent justice.
c) Divine justice.
d) Retaliatory justice.
**Answer: a) Wild justice.**
52. In Bacon's perspective, what does the pursuit of revenge lead to in terms of societal order?
a) Improved societal order and stability.
b) Discord and chaos.
c) A just and fair resolution.
d) Increased understanding among individuals.
**Answer: b) Discord and chaos.**
53. According to Bacon, what is the ultimate outcome of revenge on an individual's well-being?
a) Intellectual and moral superiority.
b) Detrimental effects on well-being.
c) A sense of accomplishment and pride.
d) Everlasting happiness.
**Answer: b) Detrimental effects on well-being.**
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