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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Group 1 of Fourier's schema consist of?
(a) Unity.
(b) The five ordinary senses.
(c) Intrigue.
(d) Mutability.

2. Who does the author say can counter or prevent open rebellion by using the right street fighting methods?
(a) Educators.
(b) The Mayor.
(c) Writers.
(d) City leaders.

3. What groups does the author note for beginning to go to work in the 1800s to help make money?
(a) Women.
(b) Women and all children.
(c) Male children.
(d) Women and male children.

4. What other hobby does the author note for creating eyestrain like reading?
(a) Painting.
(b) Needlepoint.
(c) Embroidery.
(d) Cooking.

5. What name did Fourier give to those exhibiting intrigue in his schema?
(a) The promise.
(b) Butterfly.
(c) The zorb.
(d) The cabalist.

6. How many generations of Bohemians does the author discuss in the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

7. What term is described as stopping work and trying different things?
(a) Relocating.
(b) Reexamining.
(c) Retirement.
(d) Work.

8. What does the author say the class warfare and conflict management in Europe is part of?
(a) Realism.
(b) Depression.
(c) Urbanism.
(d) The modern condition.

9. What does the author credit as a commonplace phenomenon in Chapter 10?
(a) Relocating for work.
(b) Becoming a farmer.
(c) Living on the streets.
(d) Starting a small business.

10. What did the author say class differences did along with serving the community?
(a) Plagued.
(b) Gave back.
(c) Offered support.
(d) Stole.

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

12. What is an integral and necessary part of the whole book according to Chapter 13?
(a) Translations.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) History.
(d) Facts.

13. What does the author credit religion for influencing in Chapter 12?
(a) The economy.
(b) Working life.
(c) Politics.
(d) Home life.

14. How many plays does the author note Alexander Dumas for writing?
(a) 25.
(b) 75.
(c) 10.
(d) 35.

15. What is the title of Chapter 13 of the book?
(a) Street Fighting.
(b) Further Conclusions.
(c) Baudelaire.
(d) Final Sketches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following areas is not mentioned as being necessary for a dynamic European life?

2. Who does the author claim Karl Marx took portions of Communist beliefs?

3. Which of the following traits was not included in Group 2 of Fourier's scheme?

4. What does the author say is greatly influenced by the affects of technology on culture?

5. What does the author offer about the nature of Europe in hopes of educating Americans?

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