Gulliver's Travels Quiz

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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