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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Democritus and Chapter 6, Fate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the top hat metaphor, what are philosophers?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Fish.
(c) Kittens.
(d) Bugs.

2. How old is Sophie when the novel opens?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

3. How often does Sophie see her father?
(a) The last Friday of each month.
(b) Every night at dinner.
(c) He is away most of the time.
(d) He is only gone a few weeks out of the year.

4. Ancient people used myths to explain what?
(a) Humans.
(b) The planets.
(c) The world.
(d) Nature.

5. What does Sophie call her secret spot?
(a) The den.
(b) Her basket.
(c) Tranquility.
(d) The nest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joanna say human beings are like?

2. Why is Thor a powerful God?

3. What does Parmenides believe?

4. What does Anaximenes believe that everything comes from ?

5. What comprises Sophie's myth?

(see the answer key)

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