MCQ Quiz: A Tale of A Tub (Jonathan Swift) 0% 0 votes, 0 avg 2 Engage in the spectacle of our quiz, where each performance randomly selects 20 questions from a script of over 30, each with four roles but only one star performance. 1 / 20 1) "A Tale of a Tub" was published in which year? 1704 1692 1709 1698 2 / 20 2) What genre does "A Tale of a Tub" belong to? Science Fiction Satire Romance Horror 3 / 20 3) The will of the brothers' father symbolizes: A treasure map The laws of nature The Bible and Christian doctrine Family heritage 4 / 20 4) What does the eldest brother do to his coat in the story? Gives it away Loses it Sells it Adds silver ornaments 5 / 20 5) The use of the coat by the brothers is meant to symbolize: Professional identity The interpretation and misinterpretation of religious texts Social status The fashion trends of the time 6 / 20 6) "A Tale of a Tub" is considered a critique of which aspect of society? The education system Economic disparities The monarchy Religious excess and corruption 7 / 20 7) Swift uses the character of the youngest brother to criticize which religious group? Quakers Anglicans Catholics Puritans 8 / 20 8) Jonathan Swift uses the "tub" as a metaphor for what? The Earth The author's own writings A literal bathtub The universe 9 / 20 9) How does Swift critique society in "A Tale of a Tub"? By praising the nobility Through allegory and satire Through direct criticism By endorsing religious practices 10 / 20 10) The narrative structure of "A Tale of a Tub" is known for its: Linearity and simplicity Complexity and digressions Clarity and straightforwardness Repetitiveness and predictability 11 / 20 11) In "A Tale of a Tub," what do the three brothers represent? Different economic theories Different periods in history Different continents Different branches of Christianity 12 / 20 12) Swift's attitude towards the characters in "A Tale of a Tub" can be described as: Mocking and critical Admiring and reverent Indifferent and neutral Sympathetic and understanding 13 / 20 13) Who is the author of "A Tale of a Tub"? Jonathan Swift Charles Dickens Jane Austen William Shakespeare 14 / 20 14) The book "A Tale of a Tub" is divided into sections that include: Scientific explanations Digressions and a main narrative Historical documents Poems and songs 15 / 20 15) "A Tale of a Tub" includes a series of "digressions" that serve to: Satirize scholarly practices Elaborate on character backstories Confuse the reader Provide historical background 16 / 20 16) What literary device is predominantly used in "A Tale of a Tub"? Allegory Imagery Satire Onomatopoeia 17 / 20 17) Jonathan Swift’s work is often compared to which of the following in terms of its satirical style? Voltaire's writings Dante's "Divine Comedy" Shakespeare's plays Homer's epics 18 / 20 18) Swift's style in "A Tale of a Tub" is best described as: Sombre and serious Ironic and humorous Light and whimsical Formal and respectful 19 / 20 19) The three brothers' coats are symbolic of what? Their father's will and religious doctrines Their marital status Their professions Their personal wealth 20 / 20 20) In the allegory, the middle brother modifies his coat by: Adding a variety of decorations Tearing it apart Painting it Keeping it as it is Your score is The average score is 68% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Pos.NameScoreDuration There is no data yet
