Gulliver's Travels Chapter 1

Gulliver's Travel

A Graphical Novel

Chapter 1- A Voyage to Lilliput

Lemuel Gulliver loves sailing. On 4 May 1699, he sets for sail with Captain Prichard. In his voyage, the ship hits a rock due to strong waves. Gulliver finds himself washed ashore. He wakes up and finds himself tied to the ground. He sees little people around him. When he tries to free himself, the little people start shooting arrows at him but the arrows do not injure him. Nevertheless, he feels very uncomfortable. He begs the people to free him although he could not understand their language. They only stop shooting the arrows when he lies still.

Multiple Choice

Who is the main character?

• Captain Prichard

• Lemuel Gulliver

• Emperor of LIlliput

• Reldresal,

Multiple Choice

What was Gulliver's main passion?

• He likes to draw.

• He likes to go fishing in the sea.

• He likes to travel.

• He likes to sail across the sea.

Multiple Choice

What happened to the ship that Gulliver was in?

• The ship stopped at the beach.

• The ship lost it way.

• The ship was attacked by pirates.

• The ship hits a rock due to strong waves.

Multiple Choice

Who tied Gulliver to the ground?

• The people of LIlliput.

• The people of Blefuscu.

• The Captain's men.

• The mermaids.

Chapter 2- Meeting the Emperor

Gulliver requests for food and drinks. The little people understood his need and he is given food and drinks. The emperor arrives and Gulliver signals for his liberty. The emperor refuses him but ensures him that he will be treated well. The men then bring Gulliver to the capital and there Gulliver’s leg is chained to the ground. He stays in a large temple which becomes his home. He is taken good care by the Lilliputians. He learns their language and they call him Man –Mountain. Gulliver asks the emperor for his liberty again but the emperor says he can only leave if the council agrees. The emperor orders his men to search Gulliver. After going through his pockets and finding a clock and some coins, they release him. They also make him agree to a few conditions in which one of it is to help Lilliput fight their enemy, Blefuscu.

Multiple Choice

From the third line, it is said that the emperor refuses him. What did the emperor refused to give to Gulliver?

• His money.

• His clock.

• His friends.

• His freedom.

Multiple Choice

Gulliver will only be released if.....................

• the Lilliputans agrees.

• the emperor agrees.

• the council agrees.

• the captain agress.

Chapter 4 – Land of Giants

Back in England, Gulliver makes a living by exhibiting his tiny animals from Lilliput. The following year, he sets sail with Captain John Nicholas and his crew to explore the great island for fresh water. Upon their journey on these islands, they are warned about the unfriendly natives. Nevertheless they decide to explore one of the islands. Left behind by the others on the island, Gulliver encounters giants in the cornfield. One of the giants picks him up and the terrified Gulliver begs for his life.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the captain?

• Captain Jon-Luc Prochard.

• Captain America.

• Captain John Nicholas.

• Captain Marvel.

Multiple Choice

Who did Gulliver encounter in the cornfield?

• The Lilliputans.

• The Blesfucus.

• The Horrible Witch.

• The Giants.

The giant brings Gulliver to his master who then invites him for a meal. At the master giant’s home, Gulliver meets his daughter, Glumdalclitch. She takes care of him and he becomes the source of income for the family. One day, the Queen hears about Gulliver and invites him to stay at her palace. Gulliver is sold to the Queen with the condition that Glumdalclitch remains as his nurse. In his every encounter with danger, Glumdalclitch is always there to rescue him.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the giant's daughter?

• Glumdalclitch

• Hilda

• Alice

• Vexana

Chapter 5 – A Wild Escape

One day, Gulliver and Glumdalclitch travel to the south coast with the King and Queen. Gulliver travels in a travelling box which is also his home. With Glumdalclitch’s permission, a royal servant takes him for a walk along the shore. He then realizes his longing to see his own country. After a while, he returns to take a nap inside his travelling closet when suddenly the closet is carried away by a large bird. The bird drops the closet into the sea. Stranded at sea, he starts shouting loudly for rescue.

Multiple Choice

Why was Gulliver shouting loudly?

• He wants his voice to be heard by the big bird.

• He was lonely.

• He wanted to sing.

• He wanted to be rescued.

Fortunately, some sailors hear him and rescue him from the sea. They do not believe his adventures in the land of the giants until they see the gigantic objects that he has in his cabinet. He returns safely to England and heeds his family and friends’ request to stop sailing anymore.

Multiple Choice

What was the request made by his friends and families?

• Get more money.

• Get more valuable stuff from the giants.

• Stop looking at the sea.

• Stop sailing.