Gulliver's Travels

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 their hats

• the color of coats

• the height of their heels

• the type of employment

In Gulliver's Travels, which is the main reason that 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 characteristics of the Lilliputians?

• friendly and kind

• dishonest and ambitious

• very small in physical stature

• boastful of their civilization's accomplishments

According to the principal secretary, which significant threat do the Lilliputians face?

• Invasion by a rival nation

• Injury from cracking eggs

• destruction resulting from human visitors

• young Lilliputians organizing a revolution

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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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During which time period did Jonathan Swift write Gullivers Travels?

• 16th Century (1500s)

• 17th Century (1600s)

• 18th Century (1700s)

• 19th Century (1800s)

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What conflict among the Lilliputian people leads to a war with their enemy nation Blefescu?

• Capitalists vs Socialists

• Shirts vs. Skins

• Lakers vs. Heat

• Big-Endians vs. Small-Endians

Gulliver has to flee Lilliput after becoming a __________ to the emperor by refusing to destroy Blefescu.

• Loyal Follower

• Traitor

• Minion

• Spy

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What ideas was Swift satirizing in Part 1 (Lilliput)? Check ALL 3 that apply.

• Laws

• Customs

• Technology

• Traditions

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How do the giants of Brobdingnag reveal their financial greed in Part 2?

• They make Gulliver a spectacle for profit by forcing him to perform for them.

• They sell Gulliver's clothes, shoes, and boat in the market.

• They imprison Gulliver and charge him thousands of coins for his release.

• They guild all their houses, buildings, landmarks, and furniture in pure gold.

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