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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the economic and philosophic theory that humanity should work together for the good of all humanity?
(a) Marxism.
(b) Fascism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Socialism.

2. What does the Iron Heel also discuss as a method of self-preservation?
(a) Ability to work.
(b) Self-righteousness.
(c) Fearfulness.
(d) Ability to make fire.

3. Who was out of place from the beginning of the dinner event described in Chapter 1?
(a) Avis.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Dr. Cunningham.
(d) Everhard.

4. What surprisingly has come into effect that the book predicted?
(a) Food and agricultural changes.
(b) Disenfranchisement of the working poor.
(c) Technological advancement.
(d) Causes and effects of the workers' movement.

5. What does Everhard reveal the truth about to Avis in Chapter 4?
(a) The rebels and the Anarchists.
(b) The workers and the Socialists.
(c) The poor and the working classes.
(d) The rich and the Oligarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the failure of what did idealism suffer damage according to Meredith?

2. Since the death of his wife, what had Dr. Cunningham become?

3. Who does Dr. Cunningham prod to speak at the dinner event at his house?

4. Who is the contemporary author that offers a perspective in the Introduction?

5. What does Avis accuse the group that Everhard talks to of doing in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Everhard's reasons for not having a family.

2. Why is Bishop Morehouse becoming a martyr of sorts?

3. Describe Mr. Wickhard's argument and why Everhard agrees with him.

4. Why does Avis call Everhard an eagle?

5. Describe the men in the room at Avis' father's dinner party apart from Everhard.

6. Describe Avis' ongoing investigation of Jackson's life circumstances.

7. What is the two-tiered future described in the Iron Heel?

8. Describe the impending conflict Avis begins to experience in Chapter 6.

9. Describe Jackson.

10. Describe Bishop Morehouse's speech.

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