Francis Bacon MCQs [English Literature & Famous Authors]

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: April 14, 2025

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1. Bacon wrote his Essays on the models of which of the following?



2. How many essays were published in Bacon’s first edition of 1597?



3. What punishment was awarded to him by the House of Lords?



4. How did Bacon pay his fine and how long did he remain in jail?



5. Bacon held high positions in the Court of which of the following?



6. A great critic sums up Bacon’s character in these words: “The wisest, brightest, and meanest of mankind.” Who is that critic?



7. How many essays were published in Bacon’s third and final edition of 1625?



8. “Sell all thou hast, and give it to the poor and follow me.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



9. Why did Bacon translate some of his works from English into Latin?



10. How many essays were published in Bacon’s second edition of 1612?



11. What is Bacon’s The New Atlantis?



12. What is Bacon’s Apophthegms?



13. In which prose style are Bacon’s Essays written?



14. “Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



15. “He that hath wife and children hath given hostages to fortune.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



16. “It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



17. Bacon was charged of bribery and corrupt practices by the House of Lords in:



18. “Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



19. “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



20. Bacon’s first great intellectual work was:



21. How did the Italian philosopher Machiavelli influence Bacon?



22. “We are commanded to forgive our enemies; but never to forgive our friends.” This line is taken from which of the following essay?



23. Francis Bacon was born in which year?



24. Bacon was knighted in:



25. Which author has written the Life of Bacon?



 

Francis Bacon Basic info
Francis Bacon Basic info

 

Francis Bacon books names
Francis Bacon books names

 

Francis Bacon books names

Essays 1597, 1612, 1625
Novum Organum 1620
The Advancement of Learning 1605
New Atlantis 1627
History of Henry VII 1622
De Augmentis Scientiarum 1623
De Sapientia Veterum 1609
The Great Instauration 1620
Sylva Sylvarum 1627
The New Organon 1620

Francis Bacon Basic info

Full Name Francis Bacon
Birthdate January 22, 1561
Birthplace London, England
Nationality English
Occupation Philosopher, statesman, scientist, author
Notable Works “Novum Organum,” “Essays,” “New Atlantis”
Literary Style Clear, concise, aphoristic
Influences Classical philosophy, empirical science
Contributions Developed the scientific method, advocated for empiricism and induction
Achievements Lord Chancellor of England (1618-1621), influential figure in the Scientific Revolution and early modern period
Death Date April 9, 1626
Death Place Highgate, London, England

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