Gulliver's Travels

Which of the following were central themes to this novel? Hint: TWO correct answers.

• Swift was satirizing the English monarchy, European culture, and warfare.

• Swift was just telling a funny story about a curious man traveling to peculiar locations.

• Swift was making the argument that the answer to society's problems is through Christianity.

• Swift was idealizing humanity and showing all the ways humans are mentally superior to animals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is Gulliver’s main flaw, as seen through his adventures?

• His unwavering loyalty to his homeland

• His overconfidence and blind nationalism

• His willingness to adapt to every new culture

• His physical strength

What role does irony play in Swift's narrative style in Gulliver’s Travels?

• It hides the true meaning of the text

• It creates humor while deepening the satire

• It is used to confuse readers

• It is meant to evoke empathy for Gulliver