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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 resigns himself to the aging process, and makes peace with the idea of being old.
(c) He decides to make the most of the time he has, rather than sulking about getting old.
(d) He develops an appreciation for his home and family, which he previously lacked.

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

4. Burnham was influenced by what political writer?
(a) Immanuel Kant.
(b) Machiavelli.
(c) Thomas Aquinas.
(d) Gandhi.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gulliver believe science should be used?

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

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

4. Burnham predicted that what nation would be victorious in World War II?

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

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