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 Chapter 12, Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms 24 Flashcards |
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What does Gulliver claim about the truthfulness of his accounts? |
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Gulliver asserts that everything he has written is absolutely true, criticizing other travelers for embellishing their experiences. |
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Fill in the blank: Gulliver believes that the Houyhnhnms possess good natures and do not need to ___ themselves for their goodness. |
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Congratulate |
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What is Gulliver's view on the potential English invasion of the lands he has visited? |
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Gulliver believes that it would be unprofitable and cruel to invade the lands, as the inhabitants do not wish to be conquered. |
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True or False: Gulliver wishes for the Europeans to conquer the Houyhnhnms to teach them virtues. |
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False. Gulliver does not want Europeans to conquer the Houyhnhnms because they are wise and capable of defending themselves. |
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How does Gulliver feel about the Yahoos he encounters in England? |
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Gulliver despises the Yahoos for their disgusting traits and the pride they take in themselves despite their detestable nature. |
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What does Gulliver do in his garden as he reflects on his experiences? |
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Gulliver sits in his garden thinking, instructing his family, and mourning the treatment of Houyhnhnms in England. |
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What advice does Gulliver give at the end of his tale? |
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Gulliver proposes good advice for living and reflects on the virtues he learned from the Houyhnhnms. |
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Which motto does Gulliver reference to emphasize his commitment to truth? |
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Gulliver's motto is 'Though Fortune has made Sinon wretched, she has not made him untrue and a liar.' |
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True or False: Gulliver celebrates the pride of Yahoos as a natural human trait. |
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False. He detests their pride, seeing it as a major flaw. |
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Fill in the blank: Gulliver's memoirs are intended to share the ___ example of the Houyhnhnms. |
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Superior |
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What does Gulliver conclude about the nature of the Houyhnhnms compared to the Yahoos? |
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Gulliver concludes that Houyhnhnms are inherently good and lack the pride found in Yahoos, who are flawed and self-congratulatory. |
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What specific action does Gulliver take regarding his wife after returning home? |
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Gulliver allows his wife to sit at dinner with him, though at the far end of the table, indicating his discomfort with human company. |
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