This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Public Sphere: In Distrust of Movements, Think About It, and Shouting Fire!.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of love does Hoagland say is enough to make a man happy in "Heaven and Nature"?
(a) Simply loving the world.
(b) A mother's love.
(c) Love from God.
(d) A romantic relationship.

2. What is the main sign that McClanahan's first marriage is doomed to sadness?
(a) McClanahan could not have any children.
(b) She was in love with her best friend.
(c) McClanahan cheated on him with another man.
(d) Her husband impregnated another woman.

3. What issue is Frazier discussing about the modern world in the essay "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?
(a) The need to eat all organic foods.
(b) Our inability to be idle.
(c) Our need to make more money.
(d) Our obsession with technology.

4. What does Frazier think of recreation for adults in his essay "A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose"?
(a) There is not enough time to recreate with friends.
(b) They are too old for tackle football.
(c) It is always goal oriented.
(d) They should be allowed a certain amount of time to recreate per week.

5. What was one of the problems Fadiman mentions about 19th century postage in "Mail"?
(a) The recipient, not the sender had to pay for the postage.
(b) It took too long to send mail.
(c) It was too expensive to send anything.
(d) No one used street addresses.