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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Orwell, what were Smith's religious beliefs?
(a) Swift believed in a higher power, but rejected organized religions.
(b) Swift subscribed to his own form of spirituality.
(c) He was not a religious man.
(d) Swift was a firm believer in the necessity of organized religion.

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

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

4. What is Orwell's reasoning for the shifts in Gulliver's character?
(a) Swift wanted a clear demarcation between each part of the story.
(b) Swift identified with Gulliver.
(c) Gulliver had multiple personality disorder.
(d) Gulliver represented four different people that Swift knew.

5. How does Gulliver believe science should be used?
(a) To prove that some religious beliefs are absurd.
(b) To wield power over those who aren't educated.
(c) For practical applications, like technology, that improve the welfare of all.
(d) As a mental exercise.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Orwell, how would reviews be handled in an ideal world?

2. The subject of Chapter 14 reviews what?

3. What does Burnham write about the atrocities Stalin committed?

4. How many works is the person in Chapter 14 attempting to review?

5. What does Burnham say about the Nazis?

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