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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What helped to change Orwell's opinions of Gandhi?
(a) Meeting Gandhi.
(b) Gandhi's autobiography.
(c) The opinion of someone who knew Gandhi personally.
(d) News stories about Gandhi.

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

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

5. How do the hospital staff sterilize their equipment between patients?
(a) They don't.
(b) They use an autoclave.
(c) They boil the tools.
(d) They dip the tools in rubbing alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country is the narrator, in Chapter 3?

2. What do the magistrates and police do after the prisoner's death?

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

4. How does Orwell describe Gandhi's political solutions?

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

(see the answer key)

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