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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. Out of concern for losing an eye, Gulliver does what, while swimming away from the enemy?
(a) swims totally under the water
(b) swims holding a shield out in front of his face
(c) puts on his glasses
(d) puts a helmet on

2. 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?
(a) Most people know both languages
(b) Most people spend six months on one island and then six months on the other.
(c) Most people have relatives on each island
(d) Most people have houses on each island

3. How old does Gulliver think the Emperor of Lilliput is?
(a) around 90
(b) around 70
(c) around 50
(d) around 30

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

5. Gulliver tells the emperor that he will never do what?
(a) help the people bring in crops
(b) help to place the people in slavery
(c) help jail the innocent
(d) help the people kill the emperor

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does Gulliver stay with his wife before setting sail again?

3. Gulliver helps the emperor's guards to search what?

4. How are the commoners punished for shooting arrows at Gulliver?

5. What is the last man that does not want Gulliver set free?

(see the answer key)

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