Essays And Tales by Joseph Addison
  • 1. In which period did Joseph Addison write?
A) 17th century
B) Late 19th century
C) Early 20th century
D) Early 18th century
  • 2. Which publication is Addison best known for?
A) The Rambler
B) The Guardian
C) The Spectator
D) The Tatler
  • 3. What themes does Addison commonly explore in his essays?
A) Adventure and travel
B) Science and technology
C) Morality and social manners
D) Romance and love
  • 4. Who was Addison's famous collaborator on 'The Spectator'?
A) Alexander Pope
B) Jonathan Swift
C) Samuel Johnson
D) Richard Steele
  • 5. Addison served as a member of which political position?
A) Prime Minister
B) Member of Parliament
C) Judge
D) Ambassador
  • 6. What stylistic feature does Addison employ in his essays?
A) Alliteration
B) Irony
C) Symbolism
D) Imagery
  • 7. Which is one of Addison's enduring contributions to literature?
A) Tragedy writing
B) Historiography
C) The essay form
D) Romantic poetry
  • 8. What does Addison often emphasize in his discussions?
A) Economic power
B) Political conflict
C) Technological advancement
D) The cultivation of taste
  • 9. In which city was Joseph Addison born?
A) Bristol
B) Milston
C) Oxford
D) London
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