Gulliver's Travels

What is the primary theme of Gulliver’s Travels?

• Satire of political systems

• Exploration of science fiction

• Travelogue to exotic lands

• Criticism of colonial expansion

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In Book I, what does Swift criticize through the Lilliputians’ petty conflicts?

• • Human obsession with wealth

• Religious disputes

• Political and imperial power struggles

• The ineffectiveness of the law

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What does the size difference between Gulliver and the Lilliputians symbolize?

• The conflict between good and evil

• The insignificance of human pride

• The evolution of civilizations

• The growth of human intelligence

The Brobdingnagians’ reaction to European politics highlights Swift’s:

• Support for the European government

• Criticism of European arrogance

• Belief in European superiority

• Admiration for monarchy

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How does Swift portray human nature in Book IV, through the Houyhnhnms and Yahoos?

• Humans are inherently reasonable

• Human nature is a balance of good and evil

• Humans are more like the brutish Yahoos

• Humans are above all other creatures

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The flying island of Laputa in Book III can be seen as a satire on:

• Philosophical idealism

• Abstract scientific reasoning detached from reality

• Exploration and colonization

• The dangers of religious fanaticism

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Which of the following is NOT one of the major satirical targets in Gulliver’s Travels?

• Industrial revolution

• The corruption of governments

• Intellectualism without practicality

• Human pettiness and folly

How does Gulliver’s perception of humanity change throughout the novel?

• He becomes increasingly proud of human achievements

• He grows to see humans as inherently noble beings

• He becomes more cynical about human nature

• He retains his initial idealism

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How does Swift criticize the pursuit of knowledge through the depiction of the Academy of Lagado?

• By showing the importance of scientific discovery

• By satirizing impractical experiments and useless knowledge

• By promoting the integration of science and politics

• By advocating for the progress of technology

The use of the Lilliputians tying up Gulliver while he is asleep is symbolic of:

• The fragility of power when oppressed by the masses

• The weakness of large empires

• The ease with which power can be overthrown

• Human dependence on rulers