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The Restoration Review

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 16mins

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In “A Voyage to Lilliput,” Swift places Gulliver in a new land—

whose political conflicts parallel those of his own nation

whose society has nothing in common with English society

whose customs change because of Gulliver’s presence

whose people never trust him enough to grant him liberty

Based on the two excerpts from Gulliver’s Travels you viewed, what can you infer about the character of Gulliver?

That he is observant and conscientious about taking notes

That he is an exceptionally brave traveler

That he wants to reform other’s society to be more English

That he is bitter about his position in life

The narrator of A Modest Proposal pretends to support the upper classes while—

targeting them with most of his criticisms

informing them that their diet needs improvement

sympathizing with their fear of high taxes and declining lifestyles

trying to persuade them to move to countries that offer them more opportunities

In A Modest Proposal, when the narrator discusses eating children, he is—

perfectly serious

pointing out Ireland’s failed economics

angry at himself for proposing drastic measures

testing England’s reaction

When Swift describes children as “a new dish, introduced to the tables of all gentlemen of fortune in the kingdom, who have any refinement in taste,” he is ironically—

recommending cannibalism

proposing improvements to Irish cuisine

criticizing the lack of variety in the diets of the rich

pointing out the barbarism of fattening the poor to feed the rich

Why is the title of the essay “A Modest Proposal”?

To differentiate it from the bold and immoderate proposals of others

To imply that the proposal is moderate and decent, not bold

To point out the religious values expressed by the essayist

To avoid being considered immodest

In "A Vindication of the Rights of Women," what trait does Wollstonecraft hope to develop in women?

strength of mind and body

love of outdoors

athletic ability

willingness to dominate others

Which phrase from A Modest Proposal is an example of verbal irony?

“I shall now therefore humbly propose my own thoughts . . .” (583)

“A child will make two dishes at an entertainment for friends . . .” (583)

“I have already computed the charge of nursing a beggar’s child . . .” (583)

“. . . I have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken . . .” (583)

What satiric purpose does Sancho Panza play in the text?

Sancho acts as the perfect foil for Quixote’s impractical chivalry.

Quixote needs Sancho in order to win the love of his lady, Dulcinea.

Sancho symbolizes the chivalric quality of loyalty to a master.

Quixote needs to show his discomfort with Sancho’s hero worship.

10.

After Don Quixote’s defeat at the arms of the windmill, he—

asks Sancho not to meddle in his fights anymore

still optimistically seeks adventure and glory

wonders how he can break the news to Dulcinea

shows Sancho how to use a sword to attack

11.

According to Lady Chudleigh's poem, what is the immediate and lasting effect of getting married

the husband no longer shows any kindness toward his new wife

the wife can no longer sign legal documents in her own name

the husband must rely on the wife's family for future advice

the wife's money belongs to the husband

12.

When Don Quixote insists to Sancho “but in this matter of defending me against gentlemen you must restrain your natural impulses” and Sancho replies “I promise you I shall do so. . . . I will observe this precept as I would the Sabbath day,” Cervantes is using—

exaggeration

incongruity

reversal

verbal irony

13.

During the Restoration, Parliament became more powerful and

They turned their focus away from the Catholic church

Outlawed the monarchy, so there was no need for a king/queen

A two party political system emerged

Their decisions led to the first loss of overseas colonies for the British Empire

14.

Which statement about Burney's use of initials is correct?

it shows she knows the people well

it shows she does not know the people's full names

they are used to create a sense of mystery for the reader

once is for confidentiality; the others are used for brevity (to shorten)

15.

Many ideas and events influenced the writers of the Restoration. Which of the following had the most impact?

King Charles II fashion

Journalism

the Industrial Revolution

the dictionary

16.

Many writers of the era proclaimed the need for traditional values and

they did not complain about the social inequality they saw around them

they wrote complicated mixtures of poetry, drama, and prose

they wrote for the audience of only scholars and scientists

they did not hesitate to criticize their own upper-class audience

17.

What does Burney's description of Samuel Johnson reveal about him?

he is opinionated and bossy

he is happy to meet her

he is sickly and no longer able to write

he is well respected for his fashion sense

18.

Verbal irony can be described as

a funny story with no moral

an unlikely situation that occurs

a comparison of unlike things to point out differences

a contrast between what is said and what is really meant

19.

The Restoration followed

the closing of the theatres due to the plague

nearly 20 years of civil war and Puritan rule

the peaceful years of the Renaissance

the Industrial Revolution and trade

20.

A parody is

an individual in a story or play

a story in which a heroic character dies or comes to another unhappy end

an extended comparison that draws parallels between dissimilar things

an imitation of a work of literature, art, or music for amusement

21.

Lady Chudleigh and Defoe definitely agree that

Wollstonecraft has a valid argument for advancing women's education

Women should be allowed to receive the attentions of others without their father's permission

Continued education is preferable to a too-early or unwise marriage

Women are best suited to writing poetry and not essays as they don't have formal education

22.

Many musicians today use Bach in their compositions; one example is Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance."

True

False

23.

Why is using Psalmanazar as a source in "A Modest Proposal" irony?

the narrator is trying to build credibility using a fraudulent source

some people may be troubled by selling 12-14 year olds

the narrator has already proposed eating babies

the mothers would still make money from the sales

24.

Which of the following is an example of Swift's voice in the essay?

he states the proposal is well-thought out

he uses Americans as credible sources for ideas

he suggests several possible solutions that have been previously rejected

he is saddened by seeing the begging women when he goes out for a walk

25.

Pepys thinks fashion may be forever changed because

after the fire, so many people lost all of their possessions, including clothing

people with the plague only came outside at night, so no one cared what they wore

no one will want to wear wigs made from the hair of people who died of the plague

people will want to dress up in new clothes in order to celebrate after the plague ends

26.

Sancho shows his loyalty to and concern about Don Quixote when he says—

“‘May God’s will be done,’ was Sancho Panza’s response.”

“straighten yourself up in the saddle a little, for you seem to be slipping down on one side”

“I myself am of a peaceful disposition and not fond of meddling”

“those are not giants but windmills, and what appear to be arms are their wings”

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