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1. : What is the main focus of Bacon’s essay Of Great Place?
(A) The responsibilities and burdens of holding a high position
(B) The advantages of power
(C) The financial benefits of leadership
(D) The importance of education in leadership

2. : According to Bacon, how does power affect a person?
(A) It makes them more humble
(B) It reveals their true nature
(C) It frees them from responsibility
(D) It isolates them from society

3. : What does Bacon say about people in positions of authority?
(A) They should use their power wisely and justly
(B) They should focus on personal gain
(C) They should avoid interacting with common people
(D) They should always follow their own desires

4. : According to Bacon, what is one of the biggest challenges of being in a high position?
(A) Maintaining friendships
(B) Handling great responsibility and scrutiny
(C) Managing wealth
(D) Finding trustworthy advisors

5. : What does Bacon suggest about those who seek high positions?
(A) They often do so for personal ambition rather than public good
(B) They always have noble intentions
(C) They should avoid power at all costs
(D) They are the most intelligent people in society

6. : How does Bacon describe the nature of power and corruption?
(A) Power can lead to corruption if not managed wisely
(B) Power always makes people virtuous
(C) Corruption is unrelated to power
(D) Only weak leaders become corrupt

7. : What advice does Bacon give to those in positions of power?
(A) To be just, fair, and serve the public good
(B) To use power for personal gain
(C) To avoid making any decisions
(D) To remove all opposition immediately

8. : What does Bacon mean by “the rising into place is laborious”?
(A) Gaining a high position requires hard work and effort
(B) Only rich people can gain power
(C) Power is easily obtained
(D) Leadership is inherited, not earned

9. : What metaphor does Bacon use for men in high positions?
(A) “They are like actors on a stage”
(B) “They are like birds flying free”
(C) “They are like kings ruling over all”
(D) “They are like lions in the wild”

10. : What is Bacon’s overall message in Of Great Place?
(A) Power should be used responsibly for the greater good
(B) Power always leads to corruption
(C) Only noblemen should hold power
(D) Leadership is a burden best avoided

Question	Answer
Essay Name	Of Great Place
Author	Francis Bacon
Year Written	Before 1625
Year Published	1625
Essay Type	Philosophical/Political Essay
Main Theme	Responsibilities and challenges of power
View on Leadership	Power reveals a person’s true nature
Advice to Leaders	Be just, fair, and work for the public good
View on Corruption	Power can lead to corruption if misused
Metaphor for Leaders	“They are like actors on a stage”
Final Message	Leadership is a burden that requires wisdom and integrity

Great Place MCQs & Summary
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 3, 2025

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