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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Inside the Whale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many writing samples does Orwell mention in the beginning of "Politics and the English Language"?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. Kipling believes that there is what type of law, that he considers morally right?
(a) Ethical.
(b) God's.
(c) Natural.
(d) Moral.

3. Kipling's ideas result in poetry that portrays the common foot soldier as what?
(a) A rich son.
(b) A poor man.
(c) A hero.
(d) A fool.

4. The result of Orwell's translation of a verse from the Bible into typical bad English is what?
(a) Meaningless.
(b) Pathetic.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Ridiculous.

5. Kipling's ideals result in poetry that do what to junior officers in the military?
(a) Makes them heroes.
(b) Ridicules them.
(c) De-humanizes them.
(d) Praises them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Orwell believes that Kipling's poetry is remembered because of what?

2. What type of literature does Kipling write?

3. Orwell says that bad English is a good vehicle for what kind of speech?

4. The dialogue in Miller's novel is what?

5. In general, Orwell believes that bad English ______ the language of meaning.

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