Shooting an Elephant Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Shooting an Elephant Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burnham write about the atrocities Stalin committed?
(a) The world believed Stalin because he gave just enough evidence to back up his claims.
(b) The world knew Stalin was crazy, but couldn't do anything to stop him.
(c) The things he did were so outrageous that the rest of the world was inclined to believe his reasons for doing so.
(d) The world wasn't aware of anything Stalin did until after he died.

2. The subject of Chapter 14 reviews what?
(a) Books.
(b) Movies.
(c) Songs.
(d) Plays.

3. In Orwell's ideal world, how would the quality of each work be reflected in its reviews?
(a) Only the poor works would be reviewed, so that people could avoid them.
(b) All works would receive equal treatment.
(c) Good works would get long, detailed reviews; poor ones would get only a few lines.
(d) Only the good works would be reviewed, so that people could seek them out.

4. According to Orwell, how does Gulliver change from part two to part three of "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He decides to make the most of the time he has, rather than sulking about getting old.
(b) He appears to have a higher social standing, as evidenced by consorting with educated men of political standing.
(c) He develops an appreciation for his home and family, which he previously lacked.
(d) He resigns himself to the aging process, and makes peace with the idea of being old.

5. What is the symbol of Gulliver's aging?
(a) His spectacles.
(b) His cane.
(c) His arthritic hands.
(d) His hair, which is turning grey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is the reviewer having such difficulty writing his reviews?

3. Gulliver disapproves of what sort of knowledge, according to Orwell?

4. What does Burnham say about the Nazis?

5. According to Orwell, how did Swift offend Queen Anne?

(see the answer key)

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