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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hilde agree with Alberto about concerning her father's treatment of the characters?

2. Why is it important the Major may not know the real meaning of his unconscious thoughts and desires?

3. What trails the plane that Alberto and Sophie see?

4. How does Alberto plan to escape the Major's story?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. The ideal of the romantics is for complete originality. Does our culture still value that ideal today? How?

3. Do you agree with Hegel that philosophers should be mirrors that reflect ideas of their time? Why?

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

5. Hume believes that ethics come from sentiments and customs. How does this belief apply to Alberto?

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

7. 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?

8. Why is it ironic that Sophie thinks Berkeley's theory is stupid?

9. Was it odd when Sophie met Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh? Why or why not?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characterize Major Knag. Look at his name--does the play on his name have significance? How do Hilde and Alberto indirectly characterize him? How is he directly characterized?

Essay Topic 2

As the novel closes, what is Hilde's opinion of her father? Did this experience bring them closer or hurt their relationship? Why?

Essay Topic 3

How is HIlde's life changed from studying philosophy? Why did her father want her to study these philosophers and their theories? What groundwork does it provide her in life?

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