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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the prisoner behaving, as he is marching to his death?
(a) He walks with dignity.
(b) He begs for mercy.
(c) He tries to attack his guards and escape.
(d) He quietly attempts to bribe the guard.

2. Why does Orwell dismiss Tolstoy's criticism?
(a) Tolstoy wasn't educated enough to write well-informed criticisms.
(b) It is impossible to prove.
(c) Tolstoy was prejudiced against the English.
(d) Orwell doesn't think highly of Tolstoy's writings.

3. What creature intervenes as the prisoner is being led to his execution?
(a) A stray dog.
(b) A stray cat.
(c) A scorpion.
(d) An elephant.

4. What is the symbol of Gulliver's aging?
(a) His arthritic hands.
(b) His spectacles.
(c) His hair, which is turning grey.
(d) His cane.

5. What crucial element of Shakespeare's works does Tolstoy fail to recognize, according to Orwell?
(a) The fact that Shakespeare deliberately incorporated flaws into his work.
(b) The social commentary in Shakespeare's works.
(c) Shakespeare's lack of education.
(d) Shakespeare's status as a poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the hospital staff sterilize their equipment between patients?

2. What is the crowd's reaction to the prisoner's chant?

3. According to Orwell, what were Smith's religious beliefs?

4. Why does the narrator eventually shoot the elephant?

5. What change has occurred for the narrator, in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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