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

2. Which of the following traits was not included in Group 2 of Fourier's scheme?
(a) Love.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Work.

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

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

5. Where are the photos of the author shot in that are shown in the book?
(a) Outside.
(b) In his living room.
(c) In his office.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What term is described as stopping work and trying different things?

4. How many generations of Bohemians does the author discuss in the book?

5. Which class are the bohemians usually not from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author define retirement in the book?

2. How does the author describe street fighting methods in Munich?

3. How does the author describe the nature of Fourier's racism in Chapter 8?

4. What is the nature of the contents of Early Draft in Chapter 14?

5. How does the author describe the differences between the young and old bohemians?

6. Discuss the story of a man named Gavroche in the book.

7. How does the author describe the workaholic actions of the poor in Chapter 12?

8. How does the author discuss religion in Chapter 12?

9. How does the author describe the plight of European men in Chapter 9?

10. How is Alexander Dumas first described in the book?

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