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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the name of Gandhi's political policy, "Satyagraha," mean?
(a) "Firmness in truth."
(b) "Belief in oneself."
(c) "Strength in silence."
(d) "Karma."

3. What is the point of Orwell's essay on the English language?
(a) To entertain the reader, but not to impart any useful information.
(b) To make a mockery of other writers who use the techniques he complains about.
(c) To express his feelings about the topic, though no one is likely to take his advice.
(d) To educate people on how they can help stop the decline of the language.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tolstoy, Shakespeare's great reputation was propagated by whom?

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

3. How many people were killed by the elephant while it was rampaging?

4. Tolstoy wrote a biting criticism of what playwright's work?

5. What crucial element of Shakespeare's works does Tolstoy fail to recognize, according to Orwell?

(see the answer key)

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