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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, the Postcards, Chapter 14, Two Cultures.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Empedocles try to organize the world?
(a) By historical facts.
(b) In tiers according to age and gender.
(c) Around the four basic elements.
(d) With people at the top of the hierarchy.

3. What does Plato believe human beings get caught in?
(a) Work and money struggles.
(b) Confusion over Gods.
(c) Abuse and neglect of the young.
(d) The darkness of day-to-day perception.

4. How does Sophie's mother behave concerning Sophie's new interests?
(a) She is jealous Sophie doesn't spend extra time with her.
(b) She doesn't notice Sophie's new interests.
(c) She likes that Sophie is expanding her views.
(d) She is vaguely troubled.

5. What does Sophie call her secret spot?
(a) The nest.
(b) Her basket.
(c) The den.
(d) Tranquility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the envelopes have in common?

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

3. When do white envelopes arrive for Sophie?

4. What is 'Plato's Dialogues'?

5. What do the Epicureans believe?

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