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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Barricade Fighting & Daumier.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How might the order of the first chapter be described?
(a) Organized.
(b) Numerical.
(c) Unorganized.
(d) Alphabetical.

2. What occupation does the men discussed in Chapter 7, Section S share?
(a) Architects.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Shop owners.
(d) Engineers.

3. What is the art form that is a printed image on wood or metal?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Lithograph.
(d) Photography.

4. What does the author credit as offering some hope to society in Chapter 9?
(a) Philanthropy.
(b) Education.
(c) Religion.
(d) The arcades.

5. What did the arcade merchants unite to provide for the first time according to Chapter 5?
(a) Housing.
(b) Street entertainment.
(c) Books.
(d) Street cafes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the arcades allow merchants to do because the areas were sufficiently enclosed?

2. What does the author say women in Paris would do to be attractive despite it being uncomfortable?

3. What philosopher is the primary focus of Chapter 6?

4. Complete the following sentence from the author discussing William Blake, "Imagination is not ______ . . . Imagination is an almost divine faculty which perceives . . ."

5. How many novels does the author note Alexander Dumas for writing?

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