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A Modest Proposal

Authored by Lorrie Cobain

English

11th Grade

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A Modest Proposal
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The author’s style is characterized by his I. technical diction II. ironic tone III. elaborate syntax

II only

I and II only

I, II, and III

I only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 6, with the phrase “except where they are of towardly parts,” the speaker I. Refuses a contrasting argument in order to strengthen his position II. Qualifies a previous generalization about the Irish children III. Offers an exception to the terms of the proposal

II only

I, II, and III

I only

I and II only

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The speaker appeals to each of the following EXCEPT

pity

reason

economy

avarice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Paragraph 15 presents appeals to each of the following EXCEPT

patriotism

economy

utility

indulgence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 17, the speaker offers as a “refinement” of his proposal each of the following EXCEPT

there would result a loss of able-bodied workers

the cost of fattening teenagers would be prohibitive

the practice would bring charges of cruelty

there would result in a loss of breeders

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In the fourth sentence of paragraph 17 (“Then as to the females, it would…”), “it” refers to

“these to be disposed of…otherwise by their nearest relations”

“cruelty…the strongest objection against any project”

“both sexes…being now ready to starve for want of work and service”

“the want of venison…supplied by the bodies of young lads and maidens”

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The speaker admits which of the following as the strongest objection to any proposal

that it would encourage exploitation

that it would be regarded as cruel

that it would reduce the population

that it would violate the law

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