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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which play did Tolstoy criticize most harshly?
(a) "The Misanthrope".
(b) "Romeo and Juliet".
(c) "King Lear".
(d) "Dr. Faustus".

4. According to Orwell, how does Gulliver change from part two to part three of "Gulliver's Travels"?
(a) He develops an appreciation for his home and family, which he previously lacked.
(b) He decides to make the most of the time he has, rather than sulking about getting old.
(c) He resigns himself to the aging process, and makes peace with the idea of being old.
(d) He appears to have a higher social standing, as evidenced by consorting with educated men of political standing.

5. How does Orwell feel about Shakespeare?
(a) He likes Shakespeare, but realizes that there are flaws in his work.
(b) He likes Shakespeare's characters, but not the plots of his plays.
(c) He loves his work, and has profound respect for him as an artist.
(d) He admires what Shakespeare attempted, but dislikes his works.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does the narrator have, in Chapter 3?

2. What book does Orwell quote to support his argument against Satyagraha?

3. In what stage of Tolstoy's life did this major change occur?

4. According to Orwell, how does Gandhi compare to other politicians of his time?

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

(see the answer key)

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