Jonathan Swift
Life before the journey
Arriving in Lilliput
Vocabulary
100

In what country and city was Jonathan Swift born?

Dublin, Ireland

100

Where was Gulliver born?

Gulliver was born in Nottinghamshire.

100

Who found Gulliver?

The Lilliputians found Gulliver

100

to start fighting or hurting someone

Attack

200

Jonathan Swift criticised political and religious ideas. As a result of which he made many enemies. Where were they most of the enemies?

Most of the enemies were in the church and government.

200

Why did Gulliver go to sea after his wedding?

He wanted to earn money.

200

Why was Glliver unable to move? Describe in detail

Arms and Legs were strongly fastened on each side to the Ground; Hair, which was long and thick, tied down in the same manner.

200

Someone who can make wonderful, strange things happen

Magician

300

What did Jonathan Swift spend a third of his hard earned money on?

1) Jonathan Swift spent his money on the poor.

2) Jonathan Swift built the hospital.

300

Where did Gulliver set off on his journey from?

He set off from Bristol.

300

Describe Gulliver's first meal.

Gulliver signals that he wants food and drink, so the people bring baskets of meat and several loaves of bread, which he eats three at a time because they are so tiny to him. The Lilliputians also bring two barrels of drink, which he enjoys even though they are smaller than a half a pint together.

300

to give money or a present to someone to thank them for something

reward

400

In what year did Jonathan Swift died?

1745

400

Why was the ship destroyed?

There was a shipwreck and the whole crew died.

400

What promise did Gulliver make to the Lilliputians?

He promised never to fight against them.

400

to fight or to do something difficult

struggle

500

What year was Gulliver's Travels published?

What is 1726?

500

Why was Gulliver saved after the shipwreck?

He struggled for a long time on his own, and the wind and waves pushed him 

500

What objects did the Lilliputians find in Gulliver's pockets?

Handkerchief, tobacco box, comb, gun, bullets.

500

to move slowly on your hands and knees

crawl

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