College Composition CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is the author of the essay "A Modest Proposal"?

  1. John Locke

  2. Jonathan Swift

  3. Daniel Defoe

  4. Samuel Johnson

The correct answer is: Jonathan Swift

"B Jonathan Swift" is the correct answer because he is the actual author of the essay "A Modest Proposal". The other options are incorrect because: A: John Locke is primarily known for his work on political philosophy and is not linked to the essay in any way. C: Daniel Defoe is known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe" and not for essays. D: Samuel Johnson is known for his work as a poet, essayist and literary critic but did not write "A Modest Proposal".

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