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Chapter(2) in points

1 - Gulliver used his knife to cut the ropes that tied the small man's hands , He took the other men from pockets and set them free.
2 -The guards told the king about the kindness of Gulliver when he set the men free. The king decided to make him a bed. The workmen fixed about 6 hundred beds together to make this bed.

3 - on the following  days people came from villages to see Gulliver and this worried the king a lot as there were not enough people to work in the fields . so a result the king made a law saying that no one could see Gulliver without a licence and they had to pay for.

4 - The king had some worries concerning Gulliver. He was worried about what would happen if Gulliver escaped. The second was how they could afford to keep him. As a result the king decided that people had to supply 60 cows, 40 sheep , bread and fruit everyday to feed Gulliver. To guard him the king decided to employ about six hundred people and pay for them. These guards lived in tents near Gulliver's home. The king also appointed some of his adviser to teach him their language.

5 - During that time the king used to visit Gulliver and began to talk to him in his language. When Gulliver began to understand the king, he asked the king to set him free, But the king said that it would take time.

6 - The king asked Gulliver to be patient and let the soldiers search him for any weapons. The king said anything they found, would be kept and given to him again when he would leave .The soldiers found a sword and some guns ., But they didn't see the glasses and other things in the secret pocket.

7 - When Gulliver fired the guns without the bullets the men fell to the ground because of the noise. Then Gulliver showed the king his watch and the watch puzzled the king so much. He didn't understand what it was for and why it made continuous noise. The king ordered the soldiers to take Gulliver's things to his palace to be examined by experts.


8 - Now the people understood that Gulliver was not dangerous and they were no longer afraid . Children played games around him. Gulliver hoped that he would be set free and did everything to please the king. The king invited Gulliver to important events such as the best athletes. The winner of the competition was given a colored ribbon .

9 - One day the king decided to show Gulliver the size of the army. The soldiers rode their horses in a line between Gulliver's legs. The people were watching that happily and were clapping.

10 - Everyday  Gulliver used to ask the king to free him and that was possible , but one of the King's advisers called Skyresh didn't want Gulliver to go and only agreed after the promises that Gulliver should make.

11 - The promises that Gulliver had to make to be set free :
1 - He shouldn't enter they city without their permission.
2 - He shouldn't step on any one of Lilliput.
3 - He shouldn't lie down in any field.
4 - He mustn't leave the country without a licence.
5 - Finally, he must promise to fight for the king against enemies of Blefuscu. Gulliver agreed happily to all these promises.

12 - When Gulliver saw the king , he bowed to him to thank him. The king asked Gulliver To be a useful servant and prove that the king was right when he set him free. Gulliver promised him to do his best and asked the king to see his great city Mildendo. The king agreed and asked him to be very careful not to damage any building or hurt any of the people. The king made a note to warn people about Gulliver's visit.

13 - After two weeks Gulliver was visited by an important official called Reldresal who told him about the two problems that face the king. The first was inside . The problem was about wearing shoes with high or low heels. The Other problem was outside . The king expected to be attacked by their enemies from Blefuscu. Reldresal explained how the war began. There was disagreement about how to break an egg. As a result the king made a law that everyone should break an egg at the smaller end and he would punish people who would open an egg at the larger end.

14 - As a result of this law there were rebellions who ran away to Blefuscu. The king wanted Gulliver to help them defend the country .

Questions and answers

1 - What did Gulliver use the knife for?
ïHe used it to cut the ropes that tied the man's hands.
2 - What did he do with the men in his pocket?
]He took them out and set them free.
3 - How did the guards know that Gulliver was kind?
ïWhen he cut the man's ropes and set the other men  free.
4 - What did the king decide to do after this situation?
]He decided to make Gulliver a bed.
5 - How did they make him a bed?
ïThe workmen fixed six hundred beds together.
6 - Why did they king become worried? Why did he make a new law?
]Because people left their villages and came to see Gulliver so there were not enough people to work in the fields
7 - What was the king's new law?
ïNo one could see Gulliver without a licence.
8 - What were the king's worries about Gulliver?
]He was worried about what would happen if Gulliver escaped and if they could afford to keep him.
9 - How did the king try to get over these worries?
ï1 - He decided that people should provide/supply 60 cows, 40 sheep ,bread and fruit every morning to feed him.
ï2 - 6 hundred people would be paid to look after him.
ï3 - three hundred people will make him clothes.
ï4 - Six of the king's advisers would teach him.
10 - Where would the people who would look after Gulliver live?
]In tents close to his home.
11 - What did Gulliver ask from the king when he could understand ?
ïTo set him free.
12 - What was the king's reply?
]He said that it would take time.
13 - What did the king advise him to do when he asked for departure?
ïHe advised him to be patient and let the soldiers search his clothes?
14 - Why did the king want to search Gulliver?
]To protect himself and  his people from any weapons.
15 - What would the king do with the things with Gulliver?
ïThey would keep them and return to him when he would leave or pay for the lost things.
16 - What did the soldiers find when they searched Gulliver?
] A handkerchief, a letter to his wife , a comb , a watch, a wallet, two guns and a sword.
17 - What things didn't the soldiers see in the secret pocket?
ïA pair of glasses and some other things.
18 - Why were the king's men shocked when they saw the sword?
]Because of its size.
19 - Why did the soldiers fall onto the ground in fear?
ïBecause of the noise of the guns.
20 What puzzled the king?
]Gulliver's watch.
21 - Why did the king ask his men to take Gulliver's things to his palace?
ïSo that the experts could examine them.
22 - What did children do around Gulliver?
]They played games around him.
23 - What did the king invite Gulliver to?
ïHe invited him to some important events.
24 - What was the winner of the competition win?
]He was given a colored ribbon by the king.
25 - What were the promises did they want from Gulliver to free him?
ï1 - He shouldn't enter they city without their permission.
ï2 - He shouldn't step on any one of Lilliput.
ï3 - He shouldn't lie down in any field.
ï4 - He mustn't leave the country without a licence.
ï5 - Finally, he must promise to fight for the king against enemies of Blefuscu.
26 - Did Gulliver agree to these conditions?
]Yes, he agree to them happily so the chains around his legs were unlocked.
27 - Why did Gulliver bow to the king?
ïTo show his thanks as he set him free.
28 - What did the king ask Gulliver to be after freeing him?
]He asked him to be a useful servant to him.
29 - What was the great city called?
ïIt was called Mildendo.
30 - What was the notice warning about?
]To warn people about Gulliver's visit to the city and ask people to stay indoors.
31 - Why didn't Gulliver  see inside the palace?
ïBecause he would damage it and the windows were too small.
32 - What did the queen do when she saw Gulliver?
]She waved to him with a smile.
33 - Who was Reldresal? And why did he visit Gulliver?
 ïHe was an important official, to tell him about the two problems of Lilliput.
34 - What were the two problems ?
]1 - The first one is inside the country
 ]The argument about wearing high heels or low heels.
]2 - The second problem is outside the country
]There would be an attack by enemies from Blefuscu.
35 - What did Reldresal say about Blefuscu?
ïHe said that this island was as large and powerful as Lilliput and they were fighting each other for many years.
36 - why did the war begin?
]Because the rebellions escaped to the other island after the law of breaking eggs.
37 - What did Gulliver promise after hearing the problems of Lilliput?
ïHe promised to help them against enemies.
Quotations with  answers


1 – " Off you go, Your king wants to keep me tied up, but I don't mind if you are free. "
1 – Who said these words?
@Gulliver said these words.
2 – To whom was he speaking?
To the small man in his hand.
3 – What did Gulliver do with the other men in his pocket?
@He took them from his pocket and put them down.

2 – " I think this helped my situation."
1 – Who said these words?
@Gulliver.


2 – What did he mean by this?
@When he set the six men free.
3 – How did this helped his situation ?
@He was kind so the men decided to make him a bed .

3 – " Your Highness, you know I won't hurt your people."
1 – Who was the speaker and to whom?
@Gulliver to the king.
2 – What did Gulliver ask from the king?
@He asked him to set him free.
3 – What was the king's answer?
@He said that would take time and he had to be patient.

4 – " I can see that you are not a violent man, but this will take time and you need to be patient."
1 – Who said these words?
@The king.
2 – To whom was he speaking?
@To Gulliver.
3 – What should Gulliver be patient for?
@He should be patient to be set free.

5 – " First of all , you must allow two of my soldiers to search your clothes."
1 – Who said these words and to whom?
@The king to Gulliver.
2 – What would search him for?
@They searched for any weapons.
3 – What was Gulliver answer?
@He agreed happily and said he would be happy to be searched.

6 – " Whatever we find in your pockets, we will keep them."
1 – Who said these words and to whom?
@The king to Gulliver.
2 – What would they do with these things?
@They would keep them and would return them to him on leaving the country or pay for the lost things.
3 – What did they find in his pockets?
@A handkerchief, a letter to his wife , a comb , a watch, a wallet, two guns and a sword.
7 – " Your sword looks extremely dangerous. please put it down."
1 -  Who said this and two whom?
@The king to Gulliver.
2 – What did Gulliver do ?
@He put it as the king asked him.
3 – What did he show the king after that ?
@He showed him his two guns.

8 – " What are these strange things?"
1 – Who said these words?
@The king.
2 – Who was the addressee?
@Gulliver.
3 – What were these things?
@The two guns.

9 – " I will show you ,don't worry , they will make loud noise."
1 – Who said these words and to whom?
@Gulliver to the king.
2 – What were these things?
@The Guns.
3 – What happened when he fired them into the air?
@The soldiers fell onto the ground and the king looked nervous.

10 – " What is this strange machine for? Why does it make noise?"
1 – Who said these words and to whom?
@The king asked Gulliver.
2 – What machine does he refer to?
@He refers to the watch.
3 – What did Gulliver say about the watch?
@He told the king it could be used to measure time.

11 – " "I hope you will be a useful servant to me  and prove that I've been right to feed you and give you clothes."
1 - Who was the speaker?
@The king of Lilliput.
2 - To whom was he speaking?
@He was speaking to Gulliver.


3 - How did he feed him?
@He asked people to supply 60 cows and 40 sheep, beard and fruit everyday for him.

12 -  "I will do my best ."
1 - Who was the speaker?
@Gulliver to the king.
2 - Why did he say this ?
@Because the king asked him to be a successful servant.
3 - What did Gulliver ask the king for?
@He asked him if he could see his great City Mildendo.

13 – " I have something important to tell you."
1 – Who said these words?
Reldresal
2 – To whom was he speaking?
To Gulliver
3 – What did he tell Gulliver?
He told him that they were all happy as he was set free, and this was because of the difficult situation they were in.

14 –" we are all pleased that you're now free, but this is only because of the difficult situation in Lilliput."
1 - Who said this and to whom?
@Reldresal to Gulliver.
2 - What was the outside problem?
@The war with Blefuscu.
3 - Why did the king send this person to Gulliver?
@To tell him about their problems and ask him to help them.

15 - "This law is not at all popular and there have been many rebellions because of it ."
1 - Who was the speaker and to whom?
@Reldresal to Gulliver.
2 - Who put that law?
@The king.
3 - What was that law?
@Everyone should break an egg at the smaller end and who open an egg at the larger end should be punished.


16 - "I am ready to help to defend your country from any coming attack."
1 - Who said this and to whom?
@Gulliver to Reldresal.
2 - Why did Gulliver agree to do that?
@Because he promised to do that to be set free.
3 - Against whom he would help?
@The attack from Blefuscu.
 



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