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From Swift to Vonnegut: A Journey Through the History of Satirical Masterpieces

Description: Embark on a literary journey through the ages as we explore the evolution of satire from Jonathan Swift to Kurt Vonnegut. Test your knowledge of these iconic works and their authors, and discover the enduring power of satire as a tool for social commentary and critique.
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Which of the following is NOT a satirical work by Jonathan Swift?

  1. Gulliver's Travels

  2. A Modest Proposal

  3. The Battle of the Books

  4. The Tale of a Tub


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of the Books is a literary satire by Jonathan Swift, published in 1704. It is a mock-heroic poem that satirizes the ongoing debate between ancient and modern authors.

In Gulliver's Travels, what is the name of the island where Gulliver encounters the giant race?

  1. Lilliput

  2. Brobdingnag

  3. Laputa

  4. Houyhnhnmland


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brobdingnag is the island where Gulliver encounters the giant race. Lilliput is the island where Gulliver encounters the tiny race, Laputa is the flying island, and Houyhnhnmland is the island where Gulliver encounters the rational horses.

What is the central satirical target of A Modest Proposal?

  1. The Irish famine

  2. The British government

  3. The wealthy landowners

  4. The Catholic Church


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Modest Proposal is a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift, published in 1729. It proposes a solution to the Irish famine by suggesting that the Irish should sell their children as food to the wealthy English.

Which of the following is a satirical novel by Kurt Vonnegut?

  1. Slaughterhouse-Five

  2. Cat's Cradle

  3. Harrison Bergeron

  4. Welcome to the Monkey House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Slaughterhouse-Five is a satirical novel by Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1969. It tells the story of Billy Pilgrim, a soldier who survives the bombing of Dresden during World War II and becomes unstuck in time.

In Slaughterhouse-Five, what is the name of the planet where Billy Pilgrim is taken by the Tralfamadorians?

  1. Tralfamadore

  2. Krypton

  3. Vulcan

  4. Pandora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tralfamadore is the name of the planet where Billy Pilgrim is taken by the Tralfamadorians. It is a planet where time is not linear and death is not permanent.

What is the central satirical target of Cat's Cradle?

  1. The arms race

  2. The Cold War

  3. The military-industrial complex

  4. The cult of personality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cat's Cradle is a satirical novel by Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1963. It tells the story of John, a young man who travels to the Caribbean island of San Lorenzo to learn about the life of his father, a famous scientist who invented the atomic bomb.

Which of the following is a satirical short story by Kurt Vonnegut?

  1. Harrison Bergeron

  2. Welcome to the Monkey House

  3. Who Am I This Time?

  4. EPICAC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harrison Bergeron is a satirical short story by Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1961. It tells the story of a dystopian future where everyone is equal in every way, including intelligence, strength, and beauty.

In Harrison Bergeron, what is the name of the government agency that enforces equality?

  1. The Handicapper General

  2. The Equality Enforcement Agency

  3. The Department of Handicaps

  4. The Bureau of Equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Handicapper General is the name of the government agency that enforces equality in Harrison Bergeron. It is responsible for ensuring that everyone is equal in every way, including intelligence, strength, and beauty.

Which of the following is a satirical novel by Joseph Heller?

  1. Catch-22

  2. Something Happened

  3. We Bombed in New Haven

  4. Good as Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Catch-22 is a satirical novel by Joseph Heller, published in 1961. It tells the story of Yossarian, a bombardier in the United States Air Force during World War II, who tries to avoid combat by claiming he is insane.

In Catch-22, what is the name of the military base where Yossarian is stationed?

  1. Pianosa

  2. Elba

  3. Monte Cassino

  4. Anzio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pianosa is the name of the military base where Yossarian is stationed in Catch-22. It is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the following is a satirical novel by George Orwell?

  1. Animal Farm

  2. 1984

  3. Homage to Catalonia

  4. Down and Out in Paris and London


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Animal Farm is a satirical novel by George Orwell, published in 1945. It tells the story of a group of animals who rebel against their human farmer and create their own society, only to find that they are just as oppressive as the humans they overthrew.

In Animal Farm, what is the name of the pig who becomes the leader of the animals?

  1. Napoleon

  2. Snowball

  3. Squealer

  4. Boxer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Napoleon is the name of the pig who becomes the leader of the animals in Animal Farm. He is a ruthless and ambitious pig who uses his power to oppress the other animals.

Which of the following is a satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh?

  1. Decline and Fall

  2. A Handful of Dust

  3. Brideshead Revisited

  4. Sword of Honour


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decline and Fall is a satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh, published in 1928. It tells the story of Paul Pennyfeather, a young man who is expelled from Oxford University and becomes a schoolmaster at a boys' preparatory school.

In Decline and Fall, what is the name of the boys' preparatory school where Paul Pennyfeather teaches?

  1. Llanabba Castle

  2. Stoke-on-Trent Grammar School

  3. Rugby School

  4. Eton College


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Llanabba Castle is the name of the boys' preparatory school where Paul Pennyfeather teaches in Decline and Fall. It is a fictional school that is based on Waugh's own experiences at Lancing College.

Which of the following is a satirical novel by Aldous Huxley?

  1. Brave New World

  2. Eyeless in Gaza

  3. Time Must Have a Stop

  4. Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brave New World is a satirical novel by Aldous Huxley, published in 1932. It tells the story of a dystopian future where society is controlled by a totalitarian government that uses advanced technology to suppress individuality and freedom.

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