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Answer some reading comprehension questions of Gulliver's Travells

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Who is the main character in "Gulliver's Travels"?

Lemuel Gulliver.

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How does Gulliver end up on the island of Lilliput?

His ship is wrecked in a storm.

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Describe the size difference between Gulliver and the Lilliputians.

Gulliver is much bigger than the Lilliputians.

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What are some of the things the Lilliputians ask Gulliver to help them with?

They ask him to help with their wars and building projects.

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Why do the Lilliputians and the people of Blefuscu disagree with each other?

They disagree over how to crack eggs.

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How does Gulliver escape from Lilliput?

He builds a boat and sails away.

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What kind of people live in Brobdingnag, and how are they different from the Lilliputians?

The Brobdingnagians are giants and much kinder than the Lilliputians.

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What is Gulliver's reaction to being so small in Brobdingnag?

He feels scared and vulnerable.

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Describe some of the things Gulliver sees in Brobdingnag that are huge to him.

Animals, fruits, and insects are all enormous.

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What is Laputa, and what is unusual about it?

Laputa is a floating island with strange people who are obsessed with math and music.

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How do the Laputians behave towards Gulliver?

They treat him like a curiosity and don't pay much attention to him.

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Who are the Houyhnhnms, and how are they different from the Yahoos?

The Houyhnhnms are intelligent horses, while the Yahoos are savage human-like creatures.

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What is the conflict between Laputa and Balnibarbi?

Laputa controls Balnibarbi and mistreats its people.

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What happens when Gulliver returns home after his travels?

He is miserable and doesn't fit in with society.

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Why do you think Gulliver decides to write about his adventures?

To share his incredible experiences with others.

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What are some of the funny things that happen to Gulliver during his travels?

He accidentally sets a palace on fire and deals with misunderstandings due to his size.

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