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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Inside the Whale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orwell believes that good English writing demands what?
(a) Determination.
(b) Editing.
(c) Work.
(d) Attention.

2. According to Orwell, how does Kipling view life?
(a) Morally.
(b) Artistically.
(c) Imperialistically.
(d) Insensitvely.

3. What type of literature does Kipling write?
(a) Short stories.
(b) Novels.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Serial stories.

4. The result of Orwell's translation of a verse from the Bible into typical bad English is what?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Pathetic.
(c) Meaningless.
(d) Ridiculous.

5. Totalitarian Russia is associated with what type of political beliefs?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Communism.
(c) Despotism.
(d) Anarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Orwell believes that Kipling's poetry is remembered because of what?

2. Orwell believes that automatic and uncritical thought does what to language?

3. In one example, Orwell translates a verse from what book into typical bad English?

4. When was Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer" published?

5. The dialogue in Miller's novel is what?

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