what can be done to with regard to 'meaner' sort of books
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The answers I marked are: 2D, 3A, 4B, 5A. However, the correct answers are: 1D, 2A, 3D, 4D, 5C.
Now, my understanding is that the answers I marked are directly from the passage as it is. However, the correct answers seems to be different. Perhaps a great understanding of the passage is required?
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In his essay "Of Studies," Francis Bacon makes a distinction among books. When he writes that "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested," he distinguishes among the quality and value of the content of books.
Bacon states that the use of a book should be in equal measure to its value. That is, some books are only worthy of a quick reading or an examination for a particular idea (they should only be "tasted"). However, those books that are important must be read thoroughly (they should be "swallowed"). Others are profound in their thought and meaning; these need to be read slowly and thoughtfully (they should be "digested") in order for the reader to be able to truly comprehend and understand the nuances of meaning, as well as the implications of these defining points. These are the books that the reader will return to so that he can consume even more of their content. The ideas contained within such books can become a part of his mind. In this way, the reader can raise his level of thought and enrich his thought processes so that his new ideas will be of great merit. Also, "reading maketh a full man." Reading books of great value truly enriches a man just as good food makes him healthier.