Quiz on Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'

What is the primary purpose of Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' as stated in the text?

• To provide a genuine solution to the poverty in Ireland

• To criticize the British policies in Ireland

• To prevent the children of poor people in Ireland from being a burden to their parents or country, and to make them beneficial to the public

• To promote charity and sustenance for the poor

According to the excerpt, what is the condition of the beggars described by Swift?

• They are well-dressed and ask politely for help

• They are mostly male and live comfortably

• They are female, followed by several children, and in desperate conditions

• They are wealthy individuals pretending to be poor

Which of the following best describes the tone of Swift's proposal in the text?

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Serious and compassionate

• Ironic and satirical

• Angry and aggressive

What problem does Swift identify in Ireland as described in the text?

• Lack of education

• Economic instability due to overpopulation

• Political unrest

• Environmental issues

According to the text, what does Swift suggest as a solution to the problem of overpopulation?

• Emigration

• Government intervention

• Utilizing children as resources

• Increasing agricultural production

What tone does Swift use in the passage to discuss the state of the kingdom?

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the speaker claim about a young healthy child at a year old as a food source?

• It is considered unhealthy and not recommended.

• It is not considered a viable option in London.

• It is seen as delicious, nourishing, and wholesome.

• It is only consumed in extreme circumstances.

What does the author propose as a solution to the problem of overpopulation and poverty in the text?

• Increasing taxes on the wealthy

• Selling children as food to persons of quality and fortune

• Implementing new agricultural techniques

• Encouraging emigration to other countries

According to the text, how old are the children when they are proposed to be sold?

• At birth

• At one year old

• At two years old

• At three years old

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the proposed use of the carcass of the children according to the text?

• To be used as food for animals

• To make gloves for ladies and boots for gentlemen

• To be used in medical research

• To be exported for trade