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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Orwell's ideal world, how would the quality of each work be reflected in its reviews?
(a) Only the poor works would be reviewed, so that people could avoid them.
(b) Only the good works would be reviewed, so that people could seek them out.
(c) All works would receive equal treatment.
(d) Good works would get long, detailed reviews; poor ones would get only a few lines.

2. According to Burnham, what is the most important factor for class mobility, in the society he envisions?
(a) Genealogy.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Appearance.
(d) Ability.

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

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

5. According to Burnham, what place do workers occupy in the new socialist structure?
(a) Burnham does not discuss the socialist position of workers, only managers.
(b) They are near the top of the pyramid.
(c) They are semi-slaves, who are at the bottom of the pyramid.
(d) They are somewhere in the middle of the pyramid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many reviews does the person in Chapter 14 write per year?

2. According to Orwell, how did Swift offend Queen Anne?

3. According to Burnham, who governs the manners and morals of a given era?

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

5. What aspect of "Gulliver's Travels" does Orwell discuss in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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