Gulliver's Travels: Key Events and Characters

Gulliver survives a shipwreck and reaches the shore of Lilliput, where he is captured by tiny people called Lilliputians. They take him to their Emperor, who demands Gulliver's service in exchange for his freedom. Gulliver agrees and becomes a hero by helping the Lilliputians defend against an invading army.

What was the fate of the passengers on the ship with Gulliver?

• They all survived.

• They drowned in the sea.

• They reached an island.

• They were rescued by another ship.

How did Gulliver manage to reach the shore after the shipwreck?

• He floated on a piece of wood.

• He swam to the shore.

• He was rescued by a boat.

• He was carried by dolphins.

What did Gulliver find when he woke up on the seashore?

• He was surrounded by animals.

• He was tied down by tiny people.

• He was in a forest.

• He was in a hospital.

What was the size of the Lilliputians compared to Gulliver?

• As big as his hand

• As big as his head

• As big as his foot

• As big as his thumb

What did the Lilliputians do when they first saw Gulliver?

• They took him to their village.

• They offered him food.

• They tied him to the ground.

• They ran away in fear.

What did the Lilliputians use to transport Gulliver to their Emperor?

• A large boat

• A wooden cart

• A giant wheelbarrow

• A horse-drawn carriage

What condition did the Emperor set for Gulliver's freedom?

• He must leave Lilliput immediately.

• He must teach them to swim.

• He must serve the Lilliputians.

• He must pay a ransom.

What did the Emperor of Lilliput think of Gulliver?

• He wanted to imprison Gulliver.

• He found Gulliver to be a strange sight.

• He ignored Gulliver.

• He thought Gulliver was a threat.

What did the Lilliputians provide Gulliver after he agreed to help them?

• A map of Lilliput

• A house, food, and water

• A guide to their customs

• A new set of clothes

Who threatened to attack the Lilliputians?

• A band of rebels

• A group of pirates

• A wild animal

• A neighboring king