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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 3: Chapter 1-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of people are educated and serve to bring reason to debates through logic?
(a) Statesmen.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Critics.
(d) Lawyers.

2. According to de Tocqueville, in contrast to the traditional aristocracy, the American aristocracy has no direct effect on the _______ of its class members.
(a) Moral standing.
(b) Social viewpoints.
(c) Social standing.
(d) Social manners.

3. On what type of sovereignty does democracy rely?
(a) Majority.
(b) Partial.
(c) Minority.
(d) Absolute.

4. Cupidity means what?
(a) A strong desire, normally for participation.
(b) A strong desire, normally for material things.
(c) A strong desire, normally for wealth.
(d) A strong desire, normally for achievement.

5. De Tocqueville believes that Americans have little means of discussing opinions outside the range of those entertained by whom?
(a) The vocal minority.
(b) The ruling class.
(c) Those in political power.
(d) The majority.

Short Answer Questions

1. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?

2. American literature is made up of the two extremes of what, according to de Tocqueville?

3. Compared to aristocratic countries, there is a tendency to do what to workers' wages in democratic countries?

4. In a monarchy, what is as volatile as the perceived superiority of the state?

5. To an American writer, the individuals and events are related how?

(see the answer key)

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