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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Burnham, what place do workers occupy in the new socialist structure?
(a) They are semi-slaves, who are at the bottom of the pyramid.
(b) Burnham does not discuss the socialist position of workers, only managers.
(c) They are somewhere in the middle of the pyramid.
(d) They are near the top of the pyramid.

2. How does Orwell feel about scientific words and foreign phrases?
(a) They should be used whenever possible, to elevate writing.
(b) They are unnecessary, and should be replaced with common language.
(c) They can be used, but only when writing for a certain audience.
(d) They should only be used in certain types of literature.

3. According to Burnham, who governs the manners and morals of a given era?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) Religious figures.
(c) Those who are in power.
(d) The general public.

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

5. How many works is the person in Chapter 14 attempting to review?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the elephant die?

2. What two groups does Orwell name as an example of people for whom Satyagraha would be an ineffective political tool?

3. Why is the reviewer having such difficulty writing his reviews?

4. Why does Orwell claim that his readers think farmers and fishermen wouldn't be interested in reading his essays about nature?

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

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