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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) A shady duplex.
(b) On the edge of the woods.
(c) In the middle of town.
(d) A tall apartment complex.

2. After Sophie returns home from meeting Alberto, what does she see in the mirror?
(a) Her mother and grandmother.
(b) The Major and Hilde.
(c) Her reflection, with another girl behind.
(d) Two girls, face to face.

3. Overall, what are the philosophers of the Baroque period like?
(a) Conservative realists.
(b) Mediocre students.
(c) Enlightened classists.
(d) Extreme idealists.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Arabs develop in the 1200s?

3. What is the Greeks' criticism of Nordic Gods?

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

5. How does Sophie answer the questions on her religious knowledge exam?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of teacher is Alberto? Why?

3. Why were ancient people angry when they spoke to Socrates and he claimed not to know anything?

4. What did Sophie learn from working with Legos in connection to Democritus?

5. Sophie immediately thinks about the first question, "Who are you?" How does this indirectly characterize her?

6. Why does Alberto dress in costume to reflect his teachings? Does this enhance his lessons?

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

8. Sophie recalls that time is different for the Major and HIlde, than for Sophie and Alberto. How would this exist?

9. Why does Sophie's mother handle her daughter's relationship with Alberto so calmly?

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

(see the answer keys)

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