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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Shakespeare's status as a poet.
(c) The social commentary in Shakespeare's works.
(d) Shakespeare's lack of education.

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

3. How is the prisoner going to be executed?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Firing squad.
(c) Stoning.
(d) Lethal injection.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What treatment is described as a spectator sport on the ward?

2. Why does the narrator eventually shoot the elephant?

3. Overall, how does Orwell feel about "Gulliver's Travels"?

4. How do the Burmese treat the narrator?

5. Of what religion is the prisoner in Chapter 2?

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