Modest Proposal

At what paragraph does Swift's satiric purpose become obvious?

• The paragraph when he introduces the notion of eating babies

• The paragraph when he hints on women breeding

• The paragraph that talks about the English landlords accepting proposal

• The paragraph where Swift admits he is kidding

Do you think Jonathan Swift is skilled in the use of satire? WHY or WHY NOT?

• Yes, because the English people were mean and could have helped out more.

• No, because Swift had other talents and ways of getting point across.

• Yes, because of his logic and persuasive abilities in his proposal, Swift is a well-known satirist in English Literature.

• Yes, because satire is the only way to get your point across.

Who is the intended target for the proposal?

• Peddlers

• Dublin town officials

• Breeders

• English Landlords

Aft the age of six, what type of "livelihood" does a child have, according to Swift?

• Art degree

• thievery

• homelessness

• school teacher

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What secondary--and supposedly, desirable effect will the eating of Catholic children have, according to Swift?

• The reduction of poverty and homelessness

• The reduction of thievery

• The reduction in the number of women breeders

• The reduction in the number of Catholics

What solution does Jonathan Swift sarcastically propose to solve the issue?

• Implementing new agricultural techniques

• Selling children as food to the rich

• Sending children to work in factories

• Increasing taxes on the wealthy

What is the primary issue addressed in 'A Modest Proposal' by Jonathan Swift?

• The economic downturn in Ireland

• The overpopulation of Ireland

• The burden of children of poor people on their parents and country

• The lack of education in Ireland

At what age does Swift propose children should be sold for food?

• Ten years old

• One year old

• At birth

• Five years old

How many children does Swift estimate could be sold for food annually?

• About 120,000

• About 200,000

• About 20,000

• About 100,000

What does Swift claim will be a personal benefit to mothers from his proposal?

• They will receive education

• They will be relieved of the burden of child-rearing

• They will receive a profit of eight shillings

• They will be granted land