Question 1

What is satire?

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A literary genre that uses humor, irony and exaggeration to criticize or expose societal flaws.

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A political philosophy based on the teachings of Karl Marx.

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A type of painting with vivid colors.

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A genre of music that originated in the Caribbean.

Question 2

Who wrote the book 'Gulliver's Travels'?

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Jonathan Swift.

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Charles Dickens.

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Jane Austen.

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William Shakespeare.

Question 3

What is the main character's name in 'Gulliver's Travels'?

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Lemuel Gulliver.

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Oliver Twist.

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Pip.

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David Copperfield.

Question 4

In 'Gulliver's Travels', which of the following places does Gulliver not visit?

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The Moon.

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Houyhnhnms.

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Brobdingnag.

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Lilliput.

Question 5

What is the satire in 'A Modest Proposal' by Jonathan Swift?

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Swift proposes that the Irish should sell their children to the English as a food source to solve their economic problems.

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Swift proposes that people should all live in a big commune and share everything.

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Swift suggests that people should start dressing like animals.

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Swift argues that people should abandon their religion and embrace atheism.

Question 6

What is the tone of 'A Modest Proposal'?

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Sarcastic and ironic.

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Serious and earnest.

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Sad and melancholic.

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Humorous and lighthearted.

Question 7

What is the purpose of satire?

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To expose and criticize societal flaws through the use of humor and irony.

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To promote a particular political agenda.

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To entertain people.

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To trick people into believing something false.

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