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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 is in the Major's first envelope from Hilde?
2. For what are Alberto and Sophie going to use practical reason?
3. What does Kant concern himself with?
4. What is the individual's role in the Enlightenment philosophy?
5. What situation does Alberto apply Hume's argument to?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the author's tone toward Sophie and her mother in the Berkley chapter? Why?
2. Why does Sophie become shocked when she sees "Sophie's World" on a bookshelf?
3. Do you think the Major and Hilde are characters within a book, like a dream within a dream within a dream? Why?
4. Kierkegaard coined the slogan, "Question Authority." Write about two instances where you have seen this slogan used in our culture.
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. In the Enlightenment period, there is an impulse toward mass education and cultural optimism. Do you see any traces of these beliefs in our culture today? How?
8. To Hegel, truth is not a set thing, but something that changes. What do you think of this theory? Why?
9. What examples of natural selection do you know of?
10. Why does the old woman take Sophie and Alberto to the storybook character's camp?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many times, the Major manipulates Sophie in odd ways that seem unnecessary for his story. Such examples include hiding Hilde's crucifix and putting a birthday message inside a banana peel. Why would the Major do this? Did he seek more control over Sophie than was necessary? Connect HIlde's feelings on this subject into your answer, as well as an exploration of how this manipulation indirectly characterizes the Major.
Essay Topic 2
Why does Alberto teach Sophie these philosophy lessons? Was it for personal gain or as a selfless act?
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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