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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of "Gulliver's Travels" does Orwell discuss in Chapter 5?
(a) The changes in Gulliver's character.
(b) The inconsistency of the plot.
(c) Swift's use of imagery and symbolism.
(d) The literary devices used by the author.

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

3. Tolstoy accuses the playwright he is criticizing of having a philosophy similar to whom?
(a) Stalin.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Machiavelli.

4. Of what religion is the prisoner in Chapter 2?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Buddhist.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Christian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the magistrates and police convene after the prisoner's death?

2. Why does Orwell dismiss Tolstoy's criticism?

3. How is the Burmese jail described?

4. Which play did Tolstoy criticize most harshly?

5. What does the creature do as the prisoner is being led to his execution?

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