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

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

3. According to Orwell, how did Swift offend Queen Anne?
(a) By writing a pamphlet that criticized dissenters from the church.
(b) By writing a satirical piece that made fun of the English government.
(c) By greeting her inappropriately when he met her.
(d) By criticizing a law passed by Parliament.

4. According to Burnham, who governs the manners and morals of a given era?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) The general public.
(c) Those who are in power.
(d) Religious figures.

5. Overall, how does Orwell feel about "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He feels that the books have an important message, but are poorly executed.
(b) He likes the books, and has reread them many times.
(c) He is bored by them, and doesn't understand people's fascination with the story.
(d) He understands, and sympathizes with, Swift's message, but thinks the books are poorly executed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Gulliver's ranting in the second book of "Gulliver's Travels"?

2. How does Gulliver believe science should be used?

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

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

5. According to Burnham, what place do workers occupy in the new socialist structure?

(see the answer key)

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