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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. The first Russian translation of The Communist Manifesto was translated by whom?

2. Where was the Congress of the group in #91 held?

3. After this trial in #152, what happened to the group?

4. How long were the members of the group in #150 imprisoned?

5. What language was the Communist Manifesto originally written in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was The Communist Manifesto first published in English?

2. What sprang up in the European working class, who had recovered sufficient strength for another attack on the ruling classes?

3. Who was the translator of the first Russian edition of The Communist Manifesto?

4. Who was the international association of workers which could only be a secret one under conditions at the time?

5. Why isn't the Danish translation complete?

6. What is said about the struggle between the classes at this current time? What is the stage that has been reached?

7. What was the aim of the International Working Men's Association?

8. Why is the preface to this edition only to be signed by one man?

9. Where did the proletariat for the first time hold political power for two whole months?

10. What event was The Communist Manifesto supposed to be printed before?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The proletarian seems to have numerous forces working against him that cause his suffering.

Part 1: List two people that take money from the worker.

Part 2: What is the cycle that is set up in the worker's life, as it relates to money?

Part 3: Why can't the proletariat get out of this cycle?

Essay Topic 2

The two classes that Marx focuses on seem to be either adding to the problems or suffering as a result of the problems.

Part 1: Define the idea of the proletariat.

Part 2: Define the idea of the bourgeoisie.

Part 3: Compare and contrast these classes as well as redefine them in terms of today's societal labels.

Essay Topic 3

The proletariat seem to be somehow different from the current idea of working class.

Part 1: What makes the proletariat different from today's working class?

Part 2: What made the proletariat in Marx's time so important?

Part 3: What are the hardships that cause the proletariat to be unsatisfied with their lives in Marx's time?

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