In Gulliver’s Travels, which is the main reason the principal secretary Reldresal visits Gulliver? a. to congratulate Gulliver on his freedom b. to teach Gulliver about Lilliputian history c. to convince Gulliver to defend Lilliput
C
According to the principal secretary in Gulliver’s Travels, which significant threats do the Lilliputians face? Choose two options. a. invasion by rival nation b. injury from cracking eggs c. violent group within nation d. a revolution
A and C
Given that Lilliput represents Britain and Blefuscu represents France in Gulliver’s Travels, what does the Lilliputian official’s description of Blefuscu as “the other great empire of the universe” suggest?
Britain sees itself and France as rivals / rival superpowers.
The poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" is an example of what literary movement? A. romanticism b. modernism c. metaphysical poetry d. classicism
C
In Gulliver’s Travels, which best describes the Slamecksan party that governs Lilliput? a. liberal in their policies b. devout followers of the Blundecral c. exclusive and intolerant of differences d. bound to the Lilliputian constitution
C
What is the meaning of the word imperial? a. lacking in motivation b. without meaning or use c. of or relating to an empire d. having to do with education
C.
True or False: William Shakespeare is the author of "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning".
False
What is the meaning of proclamation in the following sentence? In a widely publicized proclamation, the mayor stated that the city had won the privilege of hosting the international sports competition.
It's official announcement
If the President of the United States sent special ambassadors to another nation, what would the ambassadors most likely do? a. speak to top government officials b. investigate workers' claims of poor treatment c. start a new enterprise
A
In Gulliver’s Travels, what marks the difference between the two rival groups, the Tramecksans and the Slamecksans, in the Lilliputian empire? a. size of hats b. color of coats c. height of heels d. type of employment
C
What is the central theme of the poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning"? a. love transcends physical separation b. love fades over time c. life is fleeting d. death is inevitable
A
Which of the following are characteristics of the Lilliputians in Gulliver’s Travels? Choose two options. a. primitive/practical b. dishonest/ambitious c. very small in physical stature d. proud of their civilization's achievements
C and D
In Gulliver’s Travels, why does the emperor want Gulliver to come to his palace? a. wants G to meet the new empress. b. wants G to see his palace c. wants G to explain why he has come d. wants G to defend the palace from the low heels
B
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