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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sophie become anxious while waiting for Alberto at a French cafe?
(a) Alberto is 20 minutes late.
(b) Sophie fears the Major took Alberto away.
(c) Alberto threatened to run away.
(d) Sophie doesn't have any money.

2. What is in the Major's first envelope from Hilde?
(a) A picture of her mirror.
(b) A note concerning the Mercedes.
(c) Money.
(d) A message from Sophie.

3. When Sophie climbs a tree, who rescues her from it?
(a) Her cat.
(b) Mrs. Ingebrigtsen.
(c) A fireman.
(d) The magical goose.

4. What book does Alberto buy for Sophie?
(a) "An American Struggle."
(b) "The Bible."
(c) "Death Be Not Proud."
(d) "Sophie's World."

5. What situation does Alberto apply Hume's argument to?
(a) Parents vs. children.
(b) Political leaders vs. the general public.
(c) Environmentalist sentiments vs. economic development.
(d) Workers vs. factory owners.

6. What best describes Romantic novels?
(a) Conservative yet precocious.
(b) Dreamy and remote.
(c) Loud and obnoxious.
(d) Dignified and reserved.

7. Where does Hume believe human ethics come from?
(a) Reasons and logic.
(b) Gods and religious leaders.
(c) Stories of the oral tradition.
(d) Sentiments and customs.

8. As the Major travels home, what sign does he read?
(a) "Why did you hurt my feelings?"
(b) "I wish you would come home."
(c) "I can see you, Dad!"
(d) "Where did you put Sophie?"

9. What angers Alberto at the Cinderella Cafe?
(a) He cannot make the coffee dispenser work.
(b) He cannot be seen and people walk on him.
(c) Sophie won't stop pestering him.
(d) His money is the wrong kind.

10. What are Sophie and Alberto's lives like after their adventures in the binder end?
(a) They travel the world.
(b) They disappear.
(c) They see people, but the people cannot see or hear them.
(d) They retreat to the cabin.

11. What is Hilde planning to do to rebel against her father?
(a) Run away from home.
(b) Attend Sophie's party.
(c) Drop out of school.
(d) Play tricks on him.

12. According to Hegel, what is human progress?
(a) When education becomes more widespread.
(b) When truth continues to change.
(c) When more evil dissipates.
(d) When customs fall and nature takes hold.

13. On June 14th, what does Hermes say?
(a) "Joanna, go away!"
(b) "Leave Sophie alone."
(c) "Happy Birthday, Hilde."
(d) "Come home, Major."

14. What ideals characterize the Romantic period?
(a) It is subjective, based on the feelings and inclinations of the individual.
(b) Charity and devotion to the less fortunate.
(c) Care for the fairer sex.
(d) Love is the center of all its themes.

15. According to Marx, what causes historical change?
(a) Educated masses.
(b) Uprising of the poor.
(c) Material and economic factors.
(d) Failing of political leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the role of a philosopher, according to Hegel?

2. What does Hilde's father order her to do?

3. What does Kierkegaard accuse Hegel of doing?

4. What is practical reason, according to Kant?

5. As the garden party ends, what do Sophie and Alberto do?

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