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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Tolstoy, Shakespeare's great reputation was propagated by whom?
(a) German professors.
(b) American writers.
(c) English noblemen.
(d) Italian scholars.

2. What is the point of Orwell's essay on the English language?
(a) To educate people on how they can help stop the decline of the language.
(b) To express his feelings about the topic, though no one is likely to take his advice.
(c) To make a mockery of other writers who use the techniques he complains about.
(d) To entertain the reader, but not to impart any useful information.

3. How does Orwell feel about Shakespeare?
(a) He admires what Shakespeare attempted, but dislikes his works.
(b) He likes Shakespeare's characters, but not the plots of his plays.
(c) He likes Shakespeare, but realizes that there are flaws in his work.
(d) He loves his work, and has profound respect for him as an artist.

4. How is the prisoner behaving, as he is marching to his death?
(a) He begs for mercy.
(b) He tries to attack his guards and escape.
(c) He walks with dignity.
(d) He quietly attempts to bribe the guard.

5. What is in the prisoner's cell?
(a) A plank bed and water pot.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A cot and toilet.
(d) A bedroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Orwell, what were Smith's religious beliefs?

2. In what stage of Tolstoy's life did this major change occur?

3. Where do the magistrates and police convene after the prisoner's death?

4. How does Orwell feel about scientific words and foreign phrases?

5. What helped to change Orwell's opinions of Gandhi?

(see the answer key)

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