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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sophie live?
(a) In the middle of town.
(b) A shady duplex.
(c) A tall apartment complex.
(d) On the edge of the woods.

2. After Sophie's Renaissance lesson, where does she find her bus fare?
(a) In her pocket.
(b) Alberto gives it to her.
(c) On the street.
(d) Outside a grocery store.

3. When Sophie follows Hermes, how does the dog react?
(a) Growls and escapes.
(b) Fakes sleep.
(c) Licks her.
(d) Runs very fast.

4. What comprises Sophie's myth?
(a) A monkey becomes her tour guide in life.
(b) A small child pops out of a flower.
(c) A genie comes to grant wishes.
(d) A Prince rescues a Princess.

5. What do the Epicureans believe?
(a) In material possessions.
(b) In seeking pleasure and avoiding pain.
(c) In forgiveness and volunteerism.
(d) In working hard and avoiding trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool does the God Thor use?

2. How does Sophie's mother behave concerning Sophie's new interests?

3. Where do Sophie and Joanna camp?

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

5. Ancient people used myths to explain what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Hermes growl at Sophie when she follows him? Is this characteristic of a dog? Why?

2. Are the postcard that is addressed to Hilde, and Alberto's decision to teach Sophie in person, connected? Why?

3. Why does Sophie continue to do this homework, even though it is not required of her?

4. What would be an example of Parmenides' beliefs in Sophie's life?

5. Sophie receives mail addressed to Hilde. Is she silly or foolish for opening this mail? Why?

6. Socrates could have escaped death through exile, but refused. What does this act say about his character?

7. Is Sophie's mother's reaction to her daughter's studies and new attitude realistic? Why?

8. Do people today, as the Greeks did, believe in fate or predestination? What are examples?

9. When Sophie sees the large board with the word "Hilde" on it, does this foreshadow who "Hilde' is?

10. Holberg's play poses the question 'How does a person know which is reality and which is a dream'? What does this foreshadow in relation to Sophie?

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