WorksheetsGulliver's Travels Part I & II
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 26mins
In Gulliver's Travels, which is the main reason that the principal secretary Reldresal visits Gulliver?
to congratulate Gulliver on his freedom.
to teach Gulliver about Lilliputian history.
to convince Gulliver to defend Lilliput.
to force Gulliver to choose the Tramecksan party.
The Lilliputians feared Gulliver's presence would lead to...
Religious intolerance
Sickness
War
Famine
In Gulliver's Travels, what marks the difference between the two rival groups, the Tramecksans and the Slamecksans, in the Lilliputian empire?
the size of their hats
the color of coats
the height of their heels
the type of employment
According to the principal secretary, which significant threat do the Lilliputians face?
Invasion by a rival nation
Injury from cracking eggs
destruction resulting from human visitors
young Lilliputians organizing a revolution
Why does the emperor want Gulliver to come to his palace?
He wants Gulliver to meet the new empress.
He wants Gulliver to see the magnificence of his palace.
He wants Gulliver to explain why he has come to Lilliput.
He wants Gulliver to defend the palace from the low heels.
What is satire?
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.
What is a proclamation?
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.
a written message, especially in business.
a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts, written down as an aid to memory.
a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.
What is irony?
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
the use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
The following picture is an example of:
Satire
Parody
Irony
Sarcasm
The following picture is an example of:
Satire
Irony
Parody
Sarcasm
The following picture is an example of:
Satire
Irony
Sarcasm
Parody
The following picture is an example of:
Irony
Satire
Parody
Sarcasm
What was special about people on Brobdingnag?
They were giants
They were small
They were mad
They were intelligent
What was the war about between Lilliput and Blefuscu? *
Gulliver was carried away from Brobdingnag by __________
an eagle
the wind
a monkey
the waves
Laputa is an island __________
in the sky
under the ground
in the sea
inside a mountain
The King of Brobdingnag is very _________ when Gulliver offers him the secret of gunpowder.
happy
surprised
angry
quiet
How is Gulliver used by the farmer in Brobdingnag?
He is worked nearly to death, almost like an around-the-clock circus performer.
He is used in combat against Blefescu.
He is used to deliver messages to faraway lands.
In the film Gulliver's Travels, Lemuel claimed he was ____________ for figuring out how to seize Blefescu's ships.
ingenious
intrepidity
prudent
diminutive
In the story, which real country does Blefuscu represent?
France
Sweden
Spain
England
Everything on the island was poorly made. Gulliver found that
the Laputans were lazy.
the Laputans were busy thinking.
the Laputans couldn't read.
the Laputans had ADHD
Gulliver's Travels is considered a parody because...
it offers a humorous critique of the current society
it contains exotic and fantastical elements
it is a funny imitation of a type of literary work
it is a fictional account of a person's travels
Gulliver can be BEST described as which of the following:
Wise, witty, defender of British customs
Dignified, proud sea captain and aristocrat
Simple, honest observer
Sarcastic, suspicious, represents Swift
The King of Laputa told Gulliver that if the people of the land below didn't obey him, he would move his island over them and
block out their sun and rain.
take them all away.
arrest them.
banish them.
The principle lesson that Swift teaches in Gulliver's Travels is...
Humans must lose pride and recognize their imperfections.
Humans must live a life of reason because it is the only good life.
Life is an adventure that humans should learn to enjoy.
Humans are hoplessly bad and full of confusion
What do you think Swift's attitude is toward the conflict between the Catholics & Protestants?
One side is absolutely right
It is very important during this time frame
All religions should be banned
It is silly and should not exist
What does Gulliver bring home with him?
Lill
Blefuscians
Small animals
the king
What are the two factions in Lilliput called
British & French
Big Enders & Little Enders
Little People & Big People
Dreams & Nightmares
During which time period did Jonathan Swift write Gullivers Travels?
16th Century (1500s)
17th Century (1600s)
18th Century (1700s)
19th Century (1800s)
Gulliver has to flee Lilliput after becoming a __________ to the emperor by refusing to destroy Blefescu.
Loyal Follower
Traitor
Minion
Spy
How does Gulliver lose sight of his crew mates in Part 2 (Brobdingnag)?
They rob and abandon him on the shore.
They get lost searching for food and provisions.
They are chased off by giants.
They are lured away by enchanting siren songs.
After a period of time, Gulliver desires to be released from his confinement. The King agrees but only under a certain number of conditions. Which one of these are not, in essence, one of those conditions?
He must make warning before entering into the metropolis, so the population can confine themselves to their quarters
He must help produce the food and liquid that he will use for personal consuption
He must aide Lilliput against its enemy by helping to destroy the enemy's fleet
He must not trample upon any citizens, their horses or their carriages
Gulliver learns from one of the king's secretaries that all is not well in Lilliput. It seems that Lilliput has an enemy that resides upon a nearby island. What is this island called?
Lustrog
Blefusco
Brundecral
Tramecksan
Gulliver's Travels begins with Gulliver describing his
earlier travels
family history
hometown
profession
What is Gulliver's first name?
Lemuel
Aloysius
Kirby
Bertram
Gulliver was surprised to see that the people on the island of Lilliput were
only six inches tall.
all giants.
very friendly.
happy to see him.
When Gulliver tried to move while he was tied down,
he hurt his back.
the Lilliputians cut him loose.
he was showered with hundreds of tiny arrows.
he broke all the cords and ran away.
In Brobdinggnag Gulliver is sold to
the queen
the king
a pauper
a farmer
How is Gulliver used by the farmer in Brobdingnag?
He is worked nearly to death, almost like an around-the-clock circus performer.
He is used in combat against Blefescu.
He is used to deliver messages to faraway lands.
What is Gulliver's profession?
Teacher
Governor
Scientist
Surgeon
Why does Gulliver find the Brobdingnagians' laws ridiculous?
They are too harsh
They do not make sense
They are too simple and narrow-minded
They are outlandish and funny
What is the main theme in Gulliver's Travels?
Gender Equality
Individual vs Society
Love vs Hate
Rationality vs Irrationality
How do the giants of Brobdingnag reveal their financial greed in Part 2?
They make Gulliver a spectacle for profit by forcing him to perform for them.
They sell Gulliver's clothes, shoes, and boat in the market.
They imprison Gulliver and charge him thousands of coins for his release.
They guild all their houses, buildings, landmarks, and furniture in pure gold.
The farmer takes Gulliver to the metropolis and is sold to whom?
the queen
the king
another farmer
a court jester
What did the king of Brobdingnag ask Gulliver?
If he was a Whig or Tory.
If he was a Big Ender or Little Ender
If he was an Aristocrat in England.
If he was a general in the army back home.
Glumdalclitch (the farmer's daughter) remains with Gulliver at the royal court as his what?
friend and confidant
nurse and instructor
babysitter and feeder
teacher and doctor
