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What is Gulliver's first name?
Lemuel
Why does Gulliver wake up on the shore at the beginning of the story?
Because his ship wrecked, and he had to swim for many miles before reaching shore.
How long did Gulliver sleep for?
A whole day
What is the name of the little people?
Lilliputians
Why couldn't Gulliver move when he woke up?
His hair, hands, legs, and body were tied to the ground.
What kind of night was it when the ship wrecked?
A stormy night at sea
What size was the man who first talks to Gulliver on the shore?
No bigger than Gulliver's thumb nail
What type of atmosphere was the town of Lilliput?
a carnival
How did the little people climb up to him?
with a tiny ladder
What did the Emperor first say to Gulliver?
You are indeed a strange sight.
What is the neighboring kingdom called?
Bleuse
What does Gulliver say to the Emperor?
"I agree to any condition, but only if you untie me."
What did Gulliver do to help the Lilliputians?
Gulliver walked into the sea. He took long rope, tied all the hundred ships together and dragged them in the water. Gulliver pulled the ships the whole day, until the army of Bleuse was giddy and in no position to fight.
Why did the Lilliputians run to Gulliver for help?
Because the King of Bleuse declared war on Lilliput.
Why did the king of Blefuscu come begging for peace between the two kingdoms?
Because Gulliver dragged the ships and they were giddy and in no position to fight.