Gulliver's Travels Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of dance does Gulliver go on to explain that the Lilliputians do?
(a) a rain dance
(b) a risque dance
(c) a rope dance
(d) a ribbon dance

2. The Lilliputians think that fraud is worse than what offense?
(a) adultry
(b) theft
(c) murder
(d) arson

3. How long does it take Gulliver to learn the language of the Lilliputians?
(a) about 3 weeks
(b) about 3 years
(c) about 3 months
(d) They learn his language. He does not learn theirs.

4. The people that can do what are picked for the best jobs?
(a) climb the highest
(b) sing the best
(c) jump the highest
(d) swim the furthest from the island and get back safely

5. Gulliver explains that most Lilliputian children are raised by whom?
(a) fathers only
(b) nurseries
(c) mothers only
(d) grandparents

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the old written laws, Lilliputians cannot hold public office if they do not believe in what?

2. What does Gulliver see washing towards the shore, after he is with the Bleuscians?

3. What do the Lilliputians do to people who are not honest?

4. Due to trade and the fact that many of the people send their children to the opposite island to become more worldly, what does Gulliver say happens?

5. Out of concern for losing an eye, Gulliver does what, while swimming away from the enemy?

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