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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. Why is it funny that Mrs. Ingebrigtsen gives Sophie a Barbie doll?
(a) Sophie says that Mrs. Ingebrigtsen dresses and behaves like a Barbie doll.
(b) Barbie dolls contradict the lessons of Alberto.
(c) Sophie is too old to play with Barbie dolls.
(d) Barbie dolls aren't real and neither is Mrs. Ingebrigtsen.

2. What does Kierkegaard's philosophy emphasize?
(a) Rebellion.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Conformity.
(d) Largess.

3. How does Hilde feel about Alberto and Hilde trying to escape?
(a) She is unconcerned.
(b) She wants to stop them.
(c) She is angry and furious.
(d) She wants to aid them.

4. During the Romantic era, what could dramas be written about?
(a) Something ordinarily seen as absurd.
(b) Teenagers and the pain they suffer while dating.
(c) Love gone bad.
(d) Odd couples becoming popular.

5. Where does "Sophie's World" exist?
(a) An imaginary planet.
(b) Paris.
(c) A material world outside of human consciousness.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Berkeley's theory toward perceptions?

2. What does Hilde realize about Alberto's plan to escape?

3. As the Major travels home, what sign does he read?

4. According to Freud, why do women suffer from various neuroses?

5. When Hilde looks in the brass mirror, what does she see?

Short Essay Questions

1. Freud analyzes dreams. What sort of dreams do people analyze today? Why would people want to analyze their dreams?

2. Sartre believes that freedom is a sort of curse, because freedom forces Man to make choices without guidelines. Is this applicable to Sophie's life? How?

3. Why does the old woman take Sophie and Alberto to the storybook character's camp?

4. To Hegel, truth is not a set thing, but something that changes. What do you think of this theory? Why?

5. Hilde still believes that Sophie and Alberto exist on some level. What is the author's attitude toward the subject? Why?

6. Marx saw problems where workers did not control their workspaces. Is this true today, or is it only applicable during Marx's time? Can you think of an example?

7. Was the point of view change in the story effective? Why?

8. Why does Sophie become shocked when she sees "Sophie's World" on a bookshelf?

9. Why does Hilde get angry when her father orders her to finish the book before his return?

10. Does Marx's idea of a classless society sound appealing? Why?

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