Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

by

Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels: Book 4, Chapter 5 Quiz 3 questions

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What does Gulliver acknowledge about the English language in his discussions with the master horse?
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Its superiority in expressing complex ideas
Its similarity to the language of the Houyhnhnms
Its limitations in conveying the master horse's views
Its effectiveness in cultural exchange
What does the master horse's perspective suggest about European advancements in weaponry and war strategies?
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They are evidence of a highly sophisticated and knowledgeable society
They are debased and repulsive
They are admirable for their efficiency and effectiveness
They are necessary for maintaining peace and order
How does Gulliver describe European lawyers and the justice system?
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As manipulators of language
As tyrants who abuse their power
As fair and just in their reasoning
As advocates for the common people