Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

by

Jonathan Swift

Test your knowledge of Book 1, Chapter 1. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What reason does Gulliver give for not making a lot of money as a surgeon?
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He reduced his work hours after his first son was born
He constantly moved around and never settled in one place
He spent more time on medical research than performing surgery
He was uncomfortable with cheating people like other surgeons did
What theme is introduced when Gulliver first encounters the Lilliputians?
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The contrast between moral and physical power
The difficulty of communicating without shared language
The tendency for violence in human nature
The ill effects that deception can have society
What does the scene of Gulliver being taken to the Lilliputian emperor illustrate about the Lilliputians?
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Their fascination with other cultures
Their ingenuity and practicality
Their indifference to the suffering of others
Their intolerance and aggression