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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Democritus and Chapter 6, Fate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the top hat metaphor, what are philosophers?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Bugs.
(d) Fish.

2. What do the envelopes have in common?
(a) Neither has stamps.
(b) Both are blue.
(c) Both are typed.
(d) Neither are glued shut.

3. How does Thor dress to fool the giants?
(a) As a deer.
(b) As a priest.
(c) As circus folk, similar to a clown.
(d) As a woman, a goddess.

4. What does Sophie's dad do for a living?
(a) CPA.
(b) Grocer.
(c) A captain on an oil tanker.
(d) Mechanic.

5. Why is Thor a powerful God?
(a) He provides fire.
(b) Animals behave because of him.
(c) People pray to him when they are lost.
(d) He gives people rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sophie surprise Joanna after they finish classes?

2. What does Empedocles believe plays a role in bringing things together?

3. What do philosophers keep that babies have and adults lose?

4. What is Albert Knag's occupation?

5. What do the big brown envelopes that arrive for Sophie contain?

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