Question 1

Fielding's The History of Tom Jones is a
A)sentimental domestic drama.
B)robust comedy and adventure tale.
C)tragic situation brought on by fate.
D)legendary tale of a famous highwayman.

Accepted Answer

The History of Tom Jones is a lively and humorous novel that is full of adventure and mischief. It follows the story of Tom Jones, a young man who faces numerous obstacles on his journey to finding his true identity and love. Therefore, the best choice for this question is B.

Question 2

Rousseau's philosophy differed from that of Locke by asserting that
A)the state cannot give its citizens basic civil rights or a moral purpose.
B)human beings are born free and equal in nature.
C)the people are represented by the state through a legislature or parliament.
D)the people themselves collectively personify the state through the general will.

Accepted Answer

Rousseau's philosophy differed from Locke in that he believed in the concept of the general will, which held that the people themselves must collectively personify the state. According to Rousseau, the state must be a direct democracy in which the people are directly involved in the formulation of laws and policies through a collective will. This is in contrast to Locke's theory, which held that the state must be a representative democracy in which the people are represented by a legislature or parliament.

Question 3

English neoclassical writers and their readers shared which values?
A)lightheartedness and love of luxury
B)formality and courtliness
C)moralism and religiosity
D)free-spiritedness and unconventionality

Accepted Answer

Neoclassical writers and their readers shared a value of moralism and religiosity. This is because the Neoclassical period was a time of great religious revival, and many writers and readers were interested in exploring moral and religious themes in their work.

Question 4

Which writer's intensely personal autobiography foreshadowed romanticism?
A)Montesquieu
B)Diderot
C)Voltaire
D)Rousseau

Accepted Answer

Rousseau's intensely personal autobiography, "Confessions," foreshadowed romanticism with its focus on individual experience and emotions. It also challenged the traditional Enlightenment emphasis on reason and rationality.

Question 5

Montesquieu's most enduring idea in The Spirit of the Laws is that
A)governments should be based on the consent of the governed.
B)governments are created to protect property.
C)a separation of powers prevents governments from becoming tyrannical.
D)natural rights are inalienable.

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu's most enduring idea in The Spirit of the Laws is that a separation of powers prevents governments from becoming tyrannical. He believed that by dividing power among different branches of government, each would act as a check on the others, preventing any one group from becoming too powerful and oppressive. This idea greatly influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, which established separate branches of government with distinct responsibilities.

Question 6

Which author wrote novels that were sentimental domestic dramas?
A)Henry Fielding
B)Alexander Pope
C)Edward Gibbon
D)Samuel Richardson

Accepted Answer

Samuel Richardson is known for his novels that are sentimental domestic dramas, such as Pamela and Clarissa. Fielding is known for his satirical novels, Pope for his poetry, and Gibbon for his historical writing.

Question 7

Neoclassical architecture relied on the ideals of
A)grandiosity and monumentality.
B)architectural detail and Roman forms.
C)abstraction and nonrepresentation.
D)airiness and lightness.

Accepted Answer

Neoclassical architecture is characterized by its use of Roman and Greek architectural forms and details. It emphasizes symmetry, proportion, and the classical orders, such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Grandiosity and monumentality were also important features, but they were not the primary ideals. Abstraction and nonrepresentation are more characteristic of modernist architecture, and airiness and lightness are more often found in contemporary architecture.

Question 8

Which of the following musicians composed the Surprise Symphony?
A)Franz Joseph Haydn
B)Philippe Rameau
C)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
D)François Couperin

Accepted Answer

The Surprise Symphony, also known as Symphony No. 94 in G major, was composed by Franz Joseph Haydn in 1791.

Question 9

Which of the following is a composition for orchestra?
A)concerto
B)symphony
C)sonata
D)None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

A symphony is a composition written for orchestra, typically consisting of four movements. A concerto is a composition written for a solo instrument and orchestra, and a sonata is a composition written for a solo instrument or small ensemble. Therefore, the correct answer is B) symphony.

Question 10

Eighteenth-century novelists generally wrote about
A)famous historical events.
B)legends or fables.
C)ordinary people.
D)glamorous personages.

Accepted Answer

Eighteenth-century novelists generally wrote about ordinary people, their lives, and their relationships. This marked the beginning of the realistic novel, which depicted real-life situations and characters rather than idealized or fantastical ones.

Question 11

A splendid example of a rococo interior is the
A)Library of Kenwood House,London.
B)Salon de la Princesse in the Hôtel de Soubise,Paris.
C)Hall of Mirrors in the palace at Versailles.
D)auditorium of the Pantheon,Paris.

Accepted Answer

The Salon de la Princesse in the Hôtel de Soubise, Paris is considered one of the best examples of rococo interior design. Its walls and ceiling are adorned with delicate plasterwork, and gilded wood carvings frame large mirrors. The furniture, such as the intricately carved chairs, follows the same ornate style. The room was intended to impress and display wealth and refined taste, typical of rococo design. The other options listed also have impressive interiors, but they do not exemplify the rococo style as well as the Salon de la Princesse.

Question 12

Of which painting style was Jacques-Louis David the primary exponent?
A)romanticism
B)rococo
C)neoclassicism
D)orphism

Accepted Answer

Jacques-Louis David was the primary exponent of neoclassicism, which emphasized classical subjects, strict adherence to classical forms, and an emphasis on austerity and simplicity in art.

Question 13

The perfect instrument for rococo music was the
A)violin.
B)trumpet.
C)harpsichord.
D)organ.

Accepted Answer

The harpsichord was the perfect instrument for rococo music due to its ability to produce intricate and delicate ornamentation, which was typical of the rococo style. The harpsichord's ability to play rapid arpeggios also made it well-suited for the light, airy melodies of rococo music.

Question 14

Voltaire's chief aim in Candide was to satirize the
A)philosophy of optimism.
B)institution of monarchy.
C)practice of arranged marriages.
D)legal system of France.

Accepted Answer

In Candide, Voltaire uses satire to criticize the philosophy of optimism, which suggests that everything happens for the best and that the world is inherently good. The novel mocks this philosophy by showing the tragic and absurd events that happen to the characters, who are constantly told that everything is for their own good.

Question 15

Which technological innovation is associated with Hogarth's art?
A)He was the pioneer of the lithography process.
B)He was the first artist to run off multiple engravings of his paintings.
C)He was the progenitor of drypoint.
D)He was the originator of prints in newspapers.

Accepted Answer

Hogarth was the first artist to run off multiple engravings of his paintings, which allowed for wider distribution and popularity of his work.

Question 16

Neoclassicism was characterized by
A)frivolous subjects.
B)a focus on anatomy and life drawings.
C)weightless floating images.
D)an undercurrent of eroticism.

Accepted Answer

Neoclassicism was characterized by a focus on anatomy and life drawings in order to emulate the style of the classical Greek and Roman art that it emulated.

Question 17

What new literary form was developed in the Age of Reason?
A)the novel
B)the epic
C)the sonnet
D)the philosophic dialogue

Accepted Answer

The novel emerged as a new literary form during the Age of Reason, reflecting the period's emphasis on individualism and realism.

Question 18

Rousseau's democratic ideas reflected his origins as a citizen of the
A)nation-state of England.
B)world.
C)city-state of Geneva.
D)Holy Roman Empire.

Accepted Answer

Rousseau was born in Geneva and this experience deeply influenced his political philosophy. He believed in the importance of direct democracy and the sovereignty of the people. These ideas were shaped by his experiences in the small, republican city-state of Geneva where citizens had a significant role in governing themselves.

Question 19

The music of Couperin is a perfect counterpart to the
A)paintings of David.
B)poems of Alexander Pope.
C)art of Watteau.
D)architecture of Robert Adam.

Accepted Answer

The art of Watteau is known for its delicate, refined, and elegant qualities, which are also present in the music of Couperin. Both Couperin and Watteau were part of the Rococo movement, characterized by its focus on lightness, grace, and ornamental decoration. Therefore, the music of Couperin is a perfect counterpart to the art of Watteau.

Question 20

Who of the following,considered an "enlightened despot",was a pragmatic diplomat,a skilled military tactician,and a student of the Enlightenment and French culture who ruled Prussia and converted it into a leading European power?
A)Queen Anne
B)George III
C)Louis XV
D)Frederick II

Accepted Answer

Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, is often considered an enlightened despot due to his reforms and policies aimed at promoting education, religious tolerance, and economic growth. He was also a skilled military leader, winning several key battles and expanding Prussia's territory. Frederick was influenced by the Enlightenment and French culture, and corresponded with Voltaire, a prominent Enlightenment philosopher.

Quiz 17: The Age of Reason 1700-1789

Fielding's The History of Tom Jones is a

Rousseau's philosophy differed from that of Locke by asserting that

English neoclassical writers and their readers shared which values?

Which writer's intensely personal autobiography foreshadowed romanticism?

Montesquieu's most enduring idea in The Spirit of the Laws is that

Which author wrote novels that were sentimental domestic dramas?

Neoclassical architecture relied on the ideals of

Which of the following musicians composed the Surprise Symphony?

Which of the following is a composition for orchestra?

Eighteenth-century novelists generally wrote about

A splendid example of a rococo interior is the

Of which painting style was Jacques-Louis David the primary exponent?

The perfect instrument for rococo music was the

Voltaire's chief aim in Candide was to satirize the

Which technological innovation is associated with Hogarth's art?

Neoclassicism was characterized by

What new literary form was developed in the Age of Reason?

Rousseau's democratic ideas reflected his origins as a citizen of the

The music of Couperin is a perfect counterpart to the

Who of the following,considered an "enlightened despot",was a pragmatic diplomat,a skilled military tactician,and a student of the Enlightenment and French culture who ruled Prussia and converted it into a leading European power?