Quiz su Jonathan Swift e A Modest Proposal

Where was Jonathan Swift born?

• Dublin

• Belfast

• London

• Cork

What is the most famous work of Jonathan Swift?

• Pride and Prejudice

• Gulliver's Travels

• A Modest Proposal

• The Lord of the Rings

In which year was A Modest Proposal published?

• 1726

• 1729

• 1713

• 1700

Which social class did Jonathan Swift represent?

• Peasants

• Protestants

• Anglo-Irish

• Catholics

What tone does Swift use in his essay?

• Reflective

• Sad

• Serious

• Comical

What is the main theme of A Modest Proposal?

• Love

• Adventure

• Poverty

• Happiness

Who does Swift mainly criticize in his essay?

• The poor

• The British government

• Children

• The peasants

What shocking proposal does Swift make in his essay?

• Sell the children

• Increase taxes

• Give food to the poor

• Build schools

What is Swift's goal with his satire?

• To make people laugh

• To make people dream

• To make people think

• To make people cry

Which social group is described as indifferent in the essay?

• The peasants

• The politicians

• The rich

• The children