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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. Despite running through murderous mobs, taking refuge under piles of dead bodies, and coming near to death herself, what does Avis feel she can do in Chapter 24?

2. Who begins to speak derisively of the Oligarchy at the event in Chapter 17?

3. What organizations have loyal revolutionists willing to participate at any cost in Chapter 22?

4. What does the speech defend and support in Chapter 17?

5. What is the name of the violent, secret side of the Revolution in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the seamstress.

2. Describe the effect of the workers' strike.

3. What is ironic about Avis' new dwelling after the riots?

4. Describe what happens to Avis and Everhard in the end of the novel.

5. Describe the conflict of the people of the abyss.

6. Describe Wickson's son.

7. How did Avis submerge her identity?

8. Describe how the bomb is thrown in front of Congress.

9. What does Avis witness in the city that alarms her?

10. Describe the three oligarchies Avis says were created through the favored unions.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Avis. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of socialism. Identify at least two motifs about socialism and workers' rights in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in Iron Heel. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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