Gulliver's Travels Review

In Gulliver’s Travels, which is the main reason the principal secretary Reldresal visits Gulliver?

• to congratulate Gulliver on his freedom

• to teach Gulliver about Lilliputian history

• to convince Gulliver to defend Lilliput

• to force Gulliver to choose the Tramecksan party

Which of the following are characteristics of the Lilliputians in Gulliver’s Travels? Choose two options.

• primitive and practical

• dishonest and ambitious

• lacking in formal education

• very small in physical stature

• proud of their civilization’s accomplishments

In Gulliver’s Travels, what marks the difference between the two rival groups, the Tramecksans and the Slamecksans, in the Lilliputian empire?

• the size of hats

• the color of coats

• the height of heels

• the type of employment

According to the principal secretary in Gulliver’s Travels, which significant threats do the Lilliputians face? Choose two options.

• invasion by a rival nation

• injury from cracking eggs

• a violent group within the nation

• destruction resulting from human visitors

• young Lilliputians organizing a revolution

In Gulliver’s Travels, why does the emperor want Gulliver to come to his palace?

• He wants Gulliver to meet the new empress.

• He wants Gulliver to see the magnificence of his palace.

• He wants Gulliver to explain why he has come to Lilliput.

• He wants Gulliver to defend the palace from the low heels.

What is the meaning of proclamation in the following sentence?

In a widely publicized proclamation, the mayor stated that the city had won the privilege of hosting the international sports competition.

• written law

• newspaper article

• television interview

• official announcement

What is the meaning of the word imperial?

• lacking in motivation

• without meaning or use

• of or relating to an empire

• having to do with education

If the President of the United States sent special ambassadors to another nation, what would the ambassadors most likely do?

• speak to top government officials

• vacation in a beautiful coastal resort

• investigate workers’ claims of unfair treatment

• start a new commercial enterprise with private sponsors

Given that Lilliput represents Britain and Blefuscu represents France in Gulliver’s Travels, what does the Lilliputian official’s description of Blefuscu as “the other great empire of the universe” suggest?

• Britain has too high an opinion of France and its military.

• Britain sees itself and France as rival superpowers.

• France and Britain are strong allies.

• France is the greater country of the two.

 In Gulliver’s Travels, which best describes the Slamecksan party that governs Lilliput?

• liberal in their policies

• devout followers of the Blundecral

• exclusive and intolerant of differences

• clearly bound to the Lilliputian ancient constitution