Quiz in A Modest Proposal

Quiz Examples in A Modest Proposal:

"I have too long digressed, and therefore shall return to my subject...." See in text (A Modest Proposal by Dr. Jonathan Swift)

What is the point of Swift’s digression?

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"But I am not in the least pain upon that matter, because it is very well known..." See in text (A Modest Proposal by Dr. Jonathan Swift)

Why does Swift project such a cold and unfeeling attitude towards others?

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"This would be a great inducement to marriage..." See in text (A Modest Proposal by Dr. Jonathan Swift)

Why does Swift believe that the poor need a financial incentive to marry?

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"it would greatly lessen the number..." See in text (A Modest Proposal by Dr. Jonathan Swift)

Why has Swift reiterated that reducing the number of papists (Catholics) would be beneficial?

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"my American acquaintance..." See in text (A Modest Proposal by Dr. Jonathan Swift)

Why has Swift again referred his American acquaintance as an authority figure?

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