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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At first, the emperor wants to destroy the enemy fleet and, therefore subject the people to be governed by what?
(a) a queen
(b) a viceroy
(c) parliament
(d) congress

3. What are the two factions in Lilliput called?
(a) the low hats and the high hats
(b) the blue heels and the red heels
(c) the blue hats and the red hats
(d) the low heels and the high heels

4. Why does Gulliver say that he finally left the kingdom?
(a) He learned of a plot against him.
(b) He wanted to explore other places.
(c) He took a short boat ride and became hopelessly lost.
(d) He was homesick.

5. Gulliver learns that the war between the Lilliputians and the Blefuscians has to do with what?
(a) a long-standing family feud
(b) slavery
(c) stolen land
(d) religious beliefs

Short Answer Questions

1. Gulliver decides to seize the enemy's what?

2. Why does Gulliver have trouble seeing the inner palace?

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

4. How long does the journey take?

5. A couple days after Gulliver's game is played, some men find a strange object where?

(see the answer key)

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