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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One young man is beaten and thrown out because he tries to shoot what at Gulliver's head?
(a) a gun
(b) a nut
(c) an arrow
(d) a rock

2. What do the Lilliputians do to people who are not honest?
(a) make them work the worst jobs
(b) kill them
(c) banish them
(d) put them in jail

3. After his dingy is overturned and Gulliver swims to shore, what does he do?
(a) He screams for help.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He builds a fire.
(d) He hunts for food.

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

5. Gulliver gets lost while running where?
(a) corn field
(b) valley
(c) meadow
(d) forest

6. What does Gulliver set sail with?
(a) little girls
(b) little boys
(c) little animals
(d) little plants

7. Gulliver describes the inner city as a collection of houses at least how many stories high?
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 5
(d) 15

8. When Gulliver gets his hand free from his bonds, what do the men do?
(a) tie his hand back up
(b) throw rocks
(c) shoot little arrows
(d) untie him completely

9. Gulliver must agree, also, to be an ally against the people of what place?
(a) Lefbascu
(b) Sablecu
(c) Blefuscu
(d) Felbascu

10. When does the emperor have shows put on for Gulliver?
(a) after Gulliver saves the emperor's life
(b) when Gulliver understands the language better
(c) when the performers meet Gulliver and trust him
(d) when Gulliver complains tot he emperor about his boredom

11. How are the commoners punished for shooting arrows at Gulliver?
(a) They are pushed within Gulliver's range.
(b) They are put in jail.
(c) They are banished.
(d) They are killed.

12. According to the old written laws, Lilliputians cannot hold public office if they do not believe in what?
(a) loyalty
(b) honesty
(c) compassion towards others
(d) Divine Providence

13. How long does Gulliver stay with his wife before setting sail again?
(a) two years
(b) two weeks
(c) two months
(d) two days

14. Why does the farmer decide to make Gulliver work hard after Gulliver gets ill?
(a) The farmer wants Gulliver to make people in the city sick, so that those in the farm lands can take over.
(b) The farmer wants to make more money before Gulliver dies.
(c) The farmer hopes that someone else will offer to buy Gulliver and be able to cure him.
(d) The farmer hopes that working will make Gulliver feel better.

15. How does Gulliver's sword scare the guards?
(a) Gulliver thros the sword across the room and it sticks in the ground next to the king.
(b) The sword catches the light and blinds them.
(c) The sword falls to the ground and almost crushes them.
(d) Gulliver pretends to use the sword to stab at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a reason that Gulliver is being brought up on charges by the Lilliputians.

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?

3. What is the name of the captain of the ship Gulliver is on?

4. Why is Gulliver getting ill?

5. What does Gulliver first try to tell the king, using hand gestures?

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