What motivates Gulliver to embark on his travels in the first place?

Exploring Gulliver's Travels Themes

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Melissa Reel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A desire for wealth
A sense of adventure and curiosity
A need to escape his family
A quest for fame
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which theme is most prominently introduced in the first five chapters of Part 1 of "Gulliver's Travels"?
The conflict between science and religion
The absurdity of political power
The importance of friendship
The dangers of exploration
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Lilliputians' size in the story?
It symbolizes the small-mindedness of their society.
It represents their technological advancement.
It highlights their physical strength.
It shows their vulnerability to Gulliver.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Summarize the key event that leads to Gulliver's capture by the Lilliputians.
Gulliver attacks the Lilliputians.
Gulliver is shipwrecked and washes ashore.
Gulliver is betrayed by his crew.
Gulliver willingly surrenders to the Lilliputians.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the Lilliputians initially perceive Gulliver upon his arrival?
As a potential ally
As a dangerous giant
As a god-like figure
As an insignificant creature
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Compare the perspectives of Gulliver and the Lilliputians regarding the concept of war.
Both see war as a necessary evil.
Gulliver sees it as absurd, while the Lilliputians see it as honorable.
Both view war as a means to gain power.
Gulliver sees it as honorable, while the Lilliputians see it as absurd.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Interpret the figurative language used when Gulliver describes the Lilliputian emperor's palace.
It emphasizes the grandeur and power of the emperor.
It highlights the simplicity and modesty of the palace.
It mocks the emperor's pretensions of grandeur.
It shows Gulliver's admiration for the Lilliputian architecture.
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