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What does the speaker imply about Sir Nathaniel's intellect?
What does the speaker imply about Sir Nathaniel's intellect?
- It is not nourished by reading (correct)
- It is comparable to that of an animal
- It is incapable of understanding books
- It is only sensible in the sharper parts
What does the speaker imply about the education of Sir Nathaniel?
What does the speaker imply about the education of Sir Nathaniel?
- He is incapable of learning
- He has not been to a school
- He lacks exposure to scholarly pursuits (correct)
- He has not consumed enough ink and paper
What does the speaker suggest about those who appreciate scholarly pursuits?
What does the speaker suggest about those who appreciate scholarly pursuits?
- They have consumed a lot of ink and paper
- They are comparable to animals
- They are capable of bearing fruits of knowledge (correct)
- They are vain, indiscreet, or fools
What does the speaker imply about the nature of learning and intellect?
What does the speaker imply about the nature of learning and intellect?
What does the speaker suggest about those who can endure challenges?
What does the speaker suggest about those who can endure challenges?
What did Shakespeare's contemporaries find fascinating?
What did Shakespeare's contemporaries find fascinating?
Who did James I believe were plotting against him?
Who did James I believe were plotting against him?
What distinguished the magus from village witches and alchemical experimenters?
What distinguished the magus from village witches and alchemical experimenters?
What was Scotland embroiled in during the 1590s?
What was Scotland embroiled in during the 1590s?
What did the magus combine in his actions according to the text?
What did the magus combine in his actions according to the text?
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