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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 1: Chapter 13-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In de Tocqueville's observations, the patriotism of Americans is more akin to cupidity than to what?
(a) A sense of requirement.
(b) A sense of country.
(c) A sense of duty or pride.
(d) A sense of obligation.

2. The American historian holds individuals accountable for what?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Everything.
(c) Major events.
(d) Major choices.

3. In de Tocqueville's analysis, sovereignty flows in what direction?
(a) From the federal government to the state.
(b) From the state to the people.
(c) From the people to the military.
(d) From the people to the state.

4. The democratic writer assumes that man is what?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Logical.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Powerless.

5. De Tocqueville believes that the democratic writer has less to write about, but the writings are ________, when compared to aristocratic writings.
(a) Of greater importance.
(b) Of greater volume.
(c) Of greater subjects.
(d) Of greater need.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lawyers are connected to the aristocracy by their personal interest and what?

2. In a democracy, people take a special interest in the affairs of the state in order to do what?

3. When were the first colonies established?

4. De Tocqueville characterizes the relationship between politics and religion as what?

5. In de Tocqueville's observations, aristocratic societies make countless _____________ available between man and God.

(see the answer key)

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