1. Who does Everhard question that the intellectual class really supports?
(a) Socialists.
(b) Anarchists.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Working class.

2. Who was Avis surprised to see at one of her father's social events?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Everhard.
(c) Her father.
(d) Bishop.

3. What was secretly published during the three centuries of the Iron Heel?
(a) Dr. Cunningham's manuscripts.
(b) Jackson's letters.
(c) Everhard's books.
(d) Avis' calligraphic reports.

4. Who made their money off of the workers?
(a) Socialists.
(b) Business owners.
(c) Capitalists.
(d) Proletariats.

5. For how long was the manuscript hidden?
(a) 7 centuries.
(b) 10 centuries.
(c) 2 centuries.
(d) 12 centuries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is based on the economic and philosophic principle that ﬁnancial proﬁt and reward and accumulation are the rightful reward of those with the passion and the drive to pursue them?

2. The tension between what two opposing interests is the driving force behind the plot of the Iron Heel?

3. What does the contemporary author that offers a perspective in the Introduction think of London's writing?

4. What is the economic and philosophic theory that humanity should work together for the good of all humanity?

5. After the failure of what did idealism suffer damage according to Meredith?

(see the answer key)

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