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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 Gulliver, scientists should not concern themselves with what area of thought?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Religion.
(d) Politics.

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

3. Why is the reviewer having such difficulty writing his reviews?
(a) The works he is reviewing are boring.
(b) He keeps getting interrupted.
(c) He is too busy to write them.
(d) He is afraid of offending the works' authors.

4. According to Orwell, how does Gulliver change from part two to part three of "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He decides to make the most of the time he has, rather than sulking about getting old.
(b) He resigns himself to the aging process, and makes peace with the idea of being old.
(c) He appears to have a higher social standing, as evidenced by consorting with educated men of political standing.
(d) He develops an appreciation for his home and family, which he previously lacked.

5. 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) Swift was a firm believer in the necessity of organized religion.
(d) He was not a religious man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Orwell feel about Burnham, and his methods of prophesying?

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

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

5. How much does Orwell think the managerial revolution, which Burnham writes about, has influenced the United States?

(see the answer key)

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