Question

1. Which of the following words best describes the author's view of humanity in "A Contribution to Statistics"?
altruistic
optimistic
pessimistic
realistic

2. Which of the following lines from “A Contribution to Statistics” best supports the theme of lost virtues?
“those who always know better
- fifty two”
“able to admire without envy
- eighteen”
“taking only things from life
- thirty
“mortal
- a hundred out of a hundred.
Thus far this figure remains unchanged.”

Answer 1

1. Which of the following words best describes the author's view of humanity in "A Contribution to Statistics"? 

Realistic


2. Which of the following lines from “A Contribution to Statistics” best supports the theme of lost virtues?


“able to admire without envy - eighteen”

Answer 2

1. In the poem "A Contribution to Statistics" the author demonstrates a pessimistic view on humanity, as supported by the said "statistics", few people have virtuous qualities, most of them being full of flaws.

 2. "Able to admire without envy - eighteen".From the options,  that is the more adequate showing how unvirtuous are the humans, being most of them envious of other's accomplishments.