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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Overall, how does Orwell feel about "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He likes the books, and has reread them many times.
(b) He understands, and sympathizes with, Swift's message, but thinks the books are poorly executed.
(c) He is bored by them, and doesn't understand people's fascination with the story.
(d) He feels that the books have an important message, but are poorly executed.
2. According to Orwell, how did Swift offend Queen Anne?
(a) By greeting her inappropriately when he met her.
(b) By writing a satirical piece that made fun of the English government.
(c) By criticizing a law passed by Parliament.
(d) By writing a pamphlet that criticized dissenters from the church.
3. How many reviews does the person in Chapter 14 write per year?
(a) 52.
(b) 100.
(c) 12.
(d) 24.
4. According to Orwell, how does Gulliver change from part two to part three of "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He appears to have a higher social standing, as evidenced by consorting with educated men of political standing.
(b) He decides to make the most of the time he has, rather than sulking about getting old.
(c) He resigns himself to the aging process, and makes peace with the idea of being old.
(d) He develops an appreciation for his home and family, which he previously lacked.
5. According to Gulliver, scientists should not concern themselves with what area of thought?
(a) Politics.
(b) Religion.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Philosophy.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many works is the person in Chapter 14 attempting to review?
2. What does Burnham write about the atrocities Stalin committed?
3. What is Orwell's reasoning for the shifts in Gulliver's character?
4. How does Gulliver believe science should be used?
5. What is the symbol of Gulliver's aging?
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