Edward Gibbon's Life and Works Quiz

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What aspect of his education did Gibbon enjoy the least?

Living with a minister
Home-schooling
Westminster School
Oxford University (correct)

Gibbon's memoir concludes with a detailed account of his achievements.

False (B)

Who was Edward Gibbon's first love?

Suzanne

Gibbon wrote a history book about __________.

Rome Signup and view all the answers

Match the following events in Gibbon's life with their corresponding outcomes:

Sent to live with a minister = Learned French and met famous people Joined the army = Gained valuable writing experience Wrote a document for the government = Became a member of Parliament Returned to England = Started his big history book about Rome Signup and view all the answers

What lesson did the author learn about giving feedback?

Good critiques involve kind suggestions for improvement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Drill Sergeant encouraged soldiers to provide negative feedback without offering solutions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a critique?

A careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something. Signup and view all the answers

A _______ is a person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works.

critic Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps in critiquing nonfiction with their descriptions:

Overall Impressions = Evaluate the work as a reader. Content = Assess if it captures attention and is well-supported. Audience = Determine if the tone and language suit the target demographic. Format = Check adherence to submission guidelines and logical organization. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT evaluated as part of the mechanics in a critique?

Tone (D) Signup and view all the answers

The author's first experience in giving feedback was positive and received well by the Drill Sergeant.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a good critique focus on?

Making things better rather than just pointing out problems. Signup and view all the answers

Gibbon's Early Education

Gibbon's education included both home and school, culminating in his attendance at Westminster school and subsequent attendance at Oxford University.

Oxford University Experience

Gibbon found the teachers at Oxford to be lacking in enthusiasm or drive.