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

2. De Tocqueville observes that, while traveling outside their own country, Americans tend to travel with signs associated with _______________?
(a) Higher ranked aristocrats.
(b) Higher ranked industrial activities.
(c) Higher ranked political offices.
(d) Higher ranked scholarly pursuits.

3. Compared to an aristocratic government ruled by an elite administration, democracy allows for what?
(a) Concentration of power.
(b) More powerful governance.
(c) Weaker governance.
(d) Concentration of wealth.

4. De Tocqueville believes that educated Americans read what type of literature?
(a) European.
(b) Journalistic.
(c) Relevant.
(d) Scholarly.

5. About what does de Tocqueville believe aristocrats are busy writing?
(a) Humankind.
(b) Mundane matters.
(c) Unique nations.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tendency of Americans to behave differently towards outsiders is sometimes known as what?

2. What kind of literature does America produce?

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

4. According to de Tocqueville, in contrast to the traditional aristocracy, the American aristocracy has no direct effect on the _______ of its class members.

5. What type of person does de Tocqueville say the American writer sees himself as?

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