Gulliver's Travels Quiz

Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathon Swift

1. Who is the narrator of Gulliver’s Travels? This would mean the story is told from what point of view? How does this point of view affect the reader’s knowledge of the story? Explain. (RL.11-12.1)

2. The Lilliputians are the first people that Gulliver visits during his travels. How would you describe the Lilliputians? How are the Lilliputians divided politically? What is this a satire of? Explain. (RL.11-12.2)

3. Describe the difference between the “Big-Endians” and “Little-Endians.” How does this contribute to the conflict between Lilliput and Blefuscu? What is this a satire of? Explain. (RL.11-12.2)

4.  How are the Brobdingnagians and the land they live in described in Gulliver’s Travels? Why is this especially dangerous for Gulliver? How does Jonathon Swift use the Brobdingnagians to critique the human body? Explain. (RL.11-12.2)

5. How is the Brobdingnagian Emperor described in Gulliver’s Travels? What does he want from Gulliver? What is his opinion of England after being told about it by Gulliver? How is this example another use of satire by Jonathon Swift? (RL.11-12.2)