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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Orwell, what is the basis for Burnham's political predictions?
(a) Statistical analysis.
(b) Psychic visions.
(c) Historical data.
(d) Current political trends.

3. What types of sporting events does Orwell support?
(a) Youth events.
(b) International sports.
(c) Events held for charity.
(d) Local, friendly games.

4. Orwell feels that Swift, through "Gulliver's Travels", is attacking what sort of government structure?
(a) Oligarchy.
(b) Aristocracy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Totalitarianism.

5. How much does Orwell think the managerial revolution, which Burnham writes about, has influenced the United States?
(a) A lot.
(b) Very little.
(c) Not at all.
(d) Some.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Orwell use to describe modern sports?

2. What aspect of "Gulliver's Travels" does Orwell discuss in Chapter 5?

3. According to Burnham, what is the most important factor for class mobility, in the society he envisions?

4. In Chapter 15, Orwell tallies the price of what commodities?

5. Orwell compares the price of a book to the price of what other luxury?

(see the answer key)

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