Gulliver's Travel

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.

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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

Which of the following characteristics of the Lilliputians?

• friendly and kind

• dishonest and ambitious

• very small in physical stature

• boastful of their civilization's accomplishments

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

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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.

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The following picture is an example of:

• Irony

• Satire

• Parody

• Sarcasm

How does Gulliver arrive in Lilliput?

• He gets lost in the forest.

• He finds it by using a map.

• He is shipwrecked in a storm.

• He is dreaming.

How does the author of Gulliver's Travels intend the conflicts of the Lilliputians to seem to the reader?

• terribly tragic

• perfectly ordinary

• surprisingly complex

• remarkably ridiculous

The Lilliputian tied Gulliver down to the ground with

• Ropes

• Tape

• Staples

• Wire

What was the war about between Lilliput and Blefuscu? *

• Bread

• Land

• Ice cream

• Eggs