Gulliver's Travels Part 1 Practice Test

The two political parties in Lilliput are indeed Tramecksan and Slamecksan. These names reflect the satirical nature of Jonathan Swift's writing, as they symbolize the conflicts and divisions within politics. The Tramecksan party represents the party of the High Heels, which is suggested to be more aristocratic and aligned with tradition, while the Slamecksan party is associated with the Low Heels, indicating a more egalitarian and possibly revolutionary stance. By creating these fantastical parties, Swift comments on the absurdity and triviality of political rivalries and encourages readers to reflect on the nature of political conflict in their own world.

Other options present political associations, but they do not specifically identify the parties in Lilliput as Swift has depicted them. The choice of names emphasizes the small stature and absurdity of the Lilliputian society, making the correct answer a poignant element of the story’s satire.