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Book 2, Chapter 6 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Book 2, Chapter 7. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Gulliver claim to have included the Brobdingnagian king's reaction to England in his narrative?
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He is fascinated by the king's wisdom
He wants to highlight the king's narrow-mindedness
He is committed to the truth
He wants to criticize English society
Which example does Gulliver use to illustrate the Brobdingnagan king's ignorance?
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The king's inability to comprehend European literature
The king's horror at the concept of gunpowder
The king's refusal to understand art
The king's dislike of European food and customs
How do Brobdingnagians differ from Europeans, according to Gulliver?
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Brobdignagians are generally more violent than Europeans
Brobdingnagians primarily value education while Europeans primarily value industry
Brobdingnagians have more advanced technology than Europeans
Brobdingnagians value practical knowledge while Europeans value abstractions
What does Gulliver's depiction of Brobdingnagan military suggest about the state's defense approach?
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That a strong military requires advanced technology and professional soldiers
That a military is unnecessary for geographically isolated kingdoms
That ordinary people can function as a militia without needing a professional army
That military strength is more important than diplomacy
