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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of "Gulliver's Travels" does Orwell discuss in Chapter 5?
(a) The changes in Gulliver's character.
(b) Swift's use of imagery and symbolism.
(c) The inconsistency of the plot.
(d) The literary devices used by the author.

2. How many works is the person in Chapter 14 attempting to review?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

3. What is the subject of Gulliver's ranting in the second book of "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) Aging.
(b) His children.
(c) England.
(d) Organized religion.

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

5. How much does Orwell think the managerial revolution, which Burnham writes about, has influenced the United States?
(a) A lot.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Very little.
(d) Some.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burnham write about Stalin?

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

3. According to Burnham, what is the most important factor for class mobility, in the society he envisions?

4. In Orwell's ideal world, how would the quality of each work be reflected in its reviews?

5. Overall, how does Orwell feel about "Gulliver's Travels"?

(see the answer key)

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