6. Which of the following statements is true according to the principles of the neoclassicists?

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A. All forms of literature were to be modeled after the classical works of the ancient Greek and Roman writers.

B. They tried to delight, instruct and correct human beings as social animals.

C. They tried to develop a polite, urbane ,witty and intellectual art .

D. All of the above.

7. In the 18th century, the British government was mainly controlled by two political parties in turn. They are  （       ）

A. the upper House and the lower House.

B. the House of Lords and the House of Representatives.

C. the Whigs and the Tories.

D. the Senate and the House of Representatives.

8. In Robinson Crusoe, the writer glorifies  （       ）

A. pride and happiness.                                B. independence and strong will.

C. human labor and the Puritan fortitude.       D. hard work and success.

9. Which of the following is true about the book Gulliver’s Travels ? （       ）

A. It is a study of human nature and life.

B. It has high artistic skills in making the story an organic whole.

C. It makes criticisms and satires of all aspects in the contemporary English and European life.

D. It is not a book of satire though it is a book of rebellion.

10. Which of the following statements is true about Sheridan’s plays? （       ）

A. He is not concerned with the current moral issues of his time.

B. He intends to show the social goodness of his time.

C. He thinks the moral tradition of his age is rather good.

D. He lashes the social vices of the day.