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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forward and Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Iron Heel also discuss as a method of self-preservation?
(a) Fearfulness.
(b) Self-righteousness.
(c) Ability to make fire.
(d) Ability to work.

2. 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.

3. When was the Iron Heel published?
(a) Early 1920s.
(b) Early 1880s.
(c) Early 1940s.
(d) Early 1900s.

4. What circumstances in London's life that gave rise to his creation of the book?
(a) Personal and creative.
(b) Political and social.
(c) Artistic and evolutionary.
(d) Economic and theoretical.

5. Who was out of place from the beginning of the dinner event described in Chapter 1?
(a) Dr. Cunningham.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Avis.
(d) Everhard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against what did London's socialist ideals exert tension or experience conflict with?

2. What are the two circumstances of time in discussion in the Iron Heel?

3. Who is the contemporary author that offers a perspective in the Introduction?

4. Who was London greatly influenced by in his writing?

5. Who does Everhard question that the intellectual class really supports?

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