Question
Select the correct answer.
Read the excerpt from Annus Mirabilis by John Dryden. What viewpoint does the excerpt reflect?
The undistinguish'd seeds of good and ill,
Heaven, in his bosom, from our knowledge hides:
And draws them in contempt of human skill,
Which oft for friends mistaken foes provides.
A.
It is hard for humans to evaluate events in terms of potential outcomes.
B.
It is difficult for humans to maintain a firm faith in God.
C.
It is often difficult for humans to learn from their experiences.
D.
It is not possible for humans to be friends with their foes.
E.
It is difficult for humans to think well of their enemies.
Read the excerpt from Annus Mirabilis by John Dryden. What viewpoint does the excerpt reflect?
The undistinguish'd seeds of good and ill,
Heaven, in his bosom, from our knowledge hides:
And draws them in contempt of human skill,
Which oft for friends mistaken foes provides.
A.
It is hard for humans to evaluate events in terms of potential outcomes.
B.
It is difficult for humans to maintain a firm faith in God.
C.
It is often difficult for humans to learn from their experiences.
D.
It is not possible for humans to be friends with their foes.
E.
It is difficult for humans to think well of their enemies.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
A. It is hard for humans to evaluate events in terms of potential outcomes.
This choice reflects the idea in the excerpt that humans are unable to clearly discern good from ill and that the outcomes of events are often hidden from our knowledge, leading to misunderstandings in evaluating circumstances.
A. It is hard for humans to evaluate events in terms of potential outcomes.
This choice reflects the idea in the excerpt that humans are unable to clearly discern good from ill and that the outcomes of events are often hidden from our knowledge, leading to misunderstandings in evaluating circumstances.