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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burnham was influenced by what political writer?
(a) Gandhi.
(b) Immanuel Kant.
(c) Thomas Aquinas.
(d) Machiavelli.

2. According to Gulliver, scientists should not concern themselves with what area of thought?
(a) Politics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Religion.

3. Orwell feels that Swift, through "Gulliver's Travels", is attacking what sort of government structure?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Totalitarianism.
(c) Oligarchy.
(d) Aristocracy.

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

5. What is Orwell's reasoning for the shifts in Gulliver's character?
(a) Gulliver represented four different people that Swift knew.
(b) Gulliver had multiple personality disorder.
(c) Swift identified with Gulliver.
(d) Swift wanted a clear demarcation between each part of the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Orwell feel about Burnham, and his methods of prophesying?

2. According to Orwell, how would reviews be handled in an ideal world?

3. According to Orwell, what is the basis for Burnham's political predictions?

4. Burnham predicted that what nation would be victorious in World War II?

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

(see the answer key)

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