Do You Know Alexander Pope?
If you are a fan of critics, then I think you should read about critics from this notable man called Alexander pope. Apart from his book written, what else do you know about him?
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Which of the following name is the nick name of Pope?
- A.
The Wasp of Twicking
- B.
The Wasp of Critics
- C.
The Wasp of Twickenham
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The Wasp of TwickenhamExplanation
The correct answer is "the Wasp of Twickenham". This nickname refers to Alexander Pope, an English poet of the 18th century. Pope was known for his sharp wit and satirical writing style. The nickname "the Wasp of Twickenham" highlights his ability to sting his critics with his biting and critical poetry. Twickenham is the area in London where Pope lived and worked.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When was he born?
- A.
1868
- B.
1688
- C.
1886
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 1688 -
- 3.
What year did he die?
- A.
1777
- B.
1756
- C.
1744
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 1744Explanation
The given question is asking about the year of someone's death. The correct answer is 1744.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is the name of his father?
- A.
Samuel
- B.
Alexander
- C.
James
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. AlexanderExplanation
The name of his father is Alexander.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where was he born?
- A.
America
- B.
England
- C.
Japan
- D.
France
Correct Answer
B. EnglandExplanation
The correct answer is England because the question asks for the birthplace of the person, and out of the given options, England is the only country mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How old was he when he died?
- A.
80 years old
- B.
56 years old
- C.
75 years old
- D.
45 years old
Correct Answer
B. 56 years oldExplanation
The correct answer is 56 years old. This means that the person in question was 56 years old at the time of their death.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who taught him how to read?
- A.
Uncle
- B.
Aunt
- C.
Mum
- D.
Dad
Correct Answer
B. AuntExplanation
The correct answer is Aunt. This implies that the person being referred to was taught how to read by their aunt.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which school did he attended between 1698/99
- A.
Oxford School
- B.
New jersey school
- C.
Twyford School
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Twyford SchoolExplanation
The correct answer is Twyford School. This is indicated by the phrase "between 1698/99," suggesting a specific time period. Out of the given options, Twyford School is the only one that could have been attended during that time. Oxford School and New Jersey School do not align with the given timeframe, and "None of the above" is not a valid option as Twyford School fits the criteria.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was his occupation?
- A.
Footballer
- B.
Newsman
- C.
Poet
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above -
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He was known to be a critics.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Maybe
- D.
I don't know
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The given sentence states that "He was known to be a critics." The correct answer is "Yes" because the sentence suggests that he was known to be a critics, indicating that he had a reputation for being a critic.Rate this question:
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