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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gulliver disapproves of what sort of knowledge, according to Orwell?
(a) Knowledge for its own sake.
(b) Knowledge used only for practical purposes.
(c) Abstract knowledge.
(d) Knowledge supported by insufficient evidence.

2. 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.

3. According to Orwell, what is the basis for Burnham's political predictions?
(a) Historical data.
(b) Psychic visions.
(c) Statistical analysis.
(d) Current political trends.

4. What does Burnham write about Stalin?
(a) He is a necessary and logical continuation from Lenin.
(b) He is a sham, who must be overthrown.
(c) He is less than ideal, but still a competent leader.
(d) He is brilliant and misunderstood.

5. How many reviews does the person in Chapter 14 write per year?
(a) 24.
(b) 100.
(c) 12.
(d) 52.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbol of Gulliver's aging?

2. According to Gulliver, scientists should not concern themselves with what area of thought?

3. What does Burnham say about the Nazis?

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

5. In "The Managerial Revolution", what does Burnham say about capitalism?

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