Culture and Anarchy (Practice Test)

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1. . In Culture and Anarchy, what does Matthew Arnold define as the purpose of culture?





2. . According to Arnold, what is the central characteristic of “anarchy” in society?





3. . How does Arnold describe the role of the intellectual elite in society in Culture and Anarchy?





4. . What is Arnold’s view of the “Philistine” in Culture and Anarchy?





5. . Arnold uses the phrase “the best that has been thought and said” in Culture and Anarchy to describe:





6. . What does Arnold believe is the relationship between culture and social progress?





7. . In Culture and Anarchy, Arnold critiques which societal institution for contributing to the “anarchy” of his time?





8. . What is Arnold’s perspective on the role of the Church in Culture and Anarchy?





9. . What does Arnold mean by “culture” in Culture and Anarchy?





10. . According to Arnold, which of the following is a characteristic of a cultured person?