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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. De Tocqueville compares equality to what weapon?
(a) A double-edged sword.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A spear.
(d) A bow and arrow.

2. According to de Tocqueville, total equality of people's condition would only be possible in a society where freedom is what?
(a) Absolute.
(b) Relative.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Ideal.

3. De Tocqueville believes that religion provides the people of America with a set of beliefs that does what?
(a) Goes without justification or justice.
(b) Goes without justification or explanation.
(c) Goes without reason or explanation.
(d) Goes without logic or explanation.

4. In de Tocqueville's observations, compared to European legislation, American legislation is what?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Inefficient.
(d) Unclear.

5. Decentralization of the governmental administration has multiplied what?
(a) Political associations.
(b) Opinions.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Journalists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to De Tocqueville, all Americans seek it, but do not necessarily seek it exclusively. What is it?

3. One drawback of equality of social conditions is an increase in what?

4. According to de Tocqueville, in America men obey what?

5. The right of political association originally came from where?

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