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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forward and Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against what is it necessary to have strength to prevent it from grinding "us down and walk[ing] upon our faces - from coming true?"
(a) Iron Heel.
(b) Death.
(c) Communism.
(d) Fascism.

2. What leadership does Avis admire about Everhard?
(a) Anarchist rebellion.
(b) Revolutionary socialist movement.
(c) Underground revolutionary movement.
(d) Socialist worker movement.

3. After the failure of what did idealism suffer damage according to Meredith?
(a) Second Revolt.
(b) Third Revolt.
(c) First Revolt.
(d) Fourth Revolt.

4. Who was Avis surprised to see at one of her father's social events?
(a) Everhard.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Her father.

5. What are the two circumstances of time in discussion in the Iron Heel?
(a) Anarchical present and Tyrannical future.
(b) Utopian present and Dystopian future.
(c) Marxist present and Fascist future.
(d) Socialist revolution and Utopian future.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Avis create the manuscript in tribute of?

2. Who was out of place from the beginning of the dinner event described in Chapter 1?

3. For how long was the manuscript hidden?

4. What are the forces against which London struggled as an individual and against which the revolutionaries struggle in his book?

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

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