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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Volume 2, Part 2: Chapter 10-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does de Tocqueville say religion participates in keeping the social effects of on a leash?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Egalitarianism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Democracy.

2. A democracy will not purposely legislate against the good of its what?
(a) Majority.
(b) Minority.
(c) Voters.
(d) People.

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

4. What type of person does de Tocqueville say the American writer sees himself as?
(a) Enlightened.
(b) Entrepreneur.
(c) Thinker.
(d) Scholar.

5. Equality among people triggers innovation and intellectual what, in de Tocqueville's observations?
(a) Rigidity.
(b) Mediocrity.
(c) Passivity.
(d) Dullness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The New World is considered to be what, geographically, to the rest of the world?

2. The development of industry has led to an increase in what?

3. In a monarchic regime, political positions and the bulk of the wealth are reserved for whom?

4. De Tocqueville believes that the democratic writer has less to write about, but the writings are ________, when compared to aristocratic writings.

5. Who does de Tocqueville believe seeks exclusive comfort?

(see the answer key)

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