1. How does Swift present the options he really believes might help the poor   Ireland?-He proposes the options in a way where he compares the poor Irish to farm animals.

2. In what way is this presentation ironic?-The presentation proposes feeding children to the English and Irish even though the English are fine and well while the Irish are poor and suffering.              

3. Is the idea too offensive to be effective?-Yes it is because no one would want to do it.

4. Or is the satire even more effective because of the hideous nature of the proposal?-Yes because it may have a hideous and sick nature to it but it also has a funny nature which fakes fun of the situation and applies it to the situation that the Irish are in.

5. What is Swift's modest proposal intended to prevent?-Swifts proposal is intended to prevent hunger and starvation.

6. Which children does Swift's proposal encompass?-his proposal encompasses Infants, children, and junior high school kids.

7. According to Swift's proposal, at what age would children contribute to the feeding and clothing of thousands?-The age that children would contribute to the feeding and clothing of thousands is thirteen.

8. What is Swift's proposal?-Swifts proposal is I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled ....

9. Why does Swift ask that no one offer him alternative proposals, such as taxing absentee landlords?-Hes trying to compare this to the British expending little effort to help the Irish.