Shakespearean Language Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Learning should not be superficially displayed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest about those who can endure challenges?

<p>They may not necessarily love the challenges they endure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Shakespeare's contemporaries find fascinating?

<p>The figure of the magus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did James I believe were plotting against him?

<p>Witches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the magus from village witches and alchemical experimenters?

<p>Commanding secret forces of natural and supernatural world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Scotland embroiled in during the 1590s?

<p>A virulent witch craze (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the magus combine in his actions according to the text?

<p>Mastery over natural and supernatural forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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