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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Major travels home, what sign does he read?

2. What is an example of negative results of natural selection?

3. Why does Sophie laugh at the Emperor?

4. When is Hilde's dad supposed to arrive home?

5. When Darwin begins his studies, how is he best described?

Short Essay Questions

1. Kant looked at the individual's perception as most important. How is this theory applicable to Sophie?

2. Was the point of view change in the story effective? Why?

3. English philosophers think that Man is like a blank blackboard and ready to take in data collected by the senses. Does this apply to Sophie's philosophical lessons? How?

4. Hume believes that ethics come from sentiments and customs. How does this belief apply to Alberto?

5. Why does Sophie become shocked when she sees "Sophie's World" on a bookshelf?

6. Marx saw problems where workers did not control their workspaces. Is this true today, or is it only applicable during Marx's time? Can you think of an example?

7. Why does the old woman take Sophie and Alberto to the storybook character's camp?

8. Was it odd when Sophie met Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh? Why or why not?

9. Why do the Ingebrightsens become upset with Alberto's speech?

10. Kierkegaard coined the slogan, "Question Authority." Write about two instances where you have seen this slogan used in our culture.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Now that the book is completed, look back at the characters. Were they all believable from the beginning? Would you think differently of them now? Analyze how realistic and believable these characters are.

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme of this novel? Consider ideas past the philosophers' theories. What message did these philosophers have for the audience?

Essay Topic 3

After finishing this novel, did any of your world, life or religious views change? How?

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