Modest Proposal
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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who is the intended target for the proposal?
Peddlers
Dublin town officials
Breeders
English Landlords
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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