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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In socialist theory and practice, who were entitled to more than what they were given in wages?
(a) Capitalists.
(b) Business owners.
(c) Socialists.
(d) Workers.

2. After the failure of what did idealism suffer damage according to Meredith?
(a) First Revolt.
(b) Fourth Revolt.
(c) Second Revolt.
(d) Third Revolt.

3. Since the death of his wife, what had Dr. Cunningham become?
(a) A dinner party sociologist.
(b) A recluse.
(c) A hard drinker.
(d) A demanding professor.

4. 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?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Fascism.

5. Who is the armless peddler?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Everhard.
(d) Dr. Cunningham.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Avis interview that ran away when faced with uncomfortable truths?

3. What does the Iron Heel also discuss as a method of self-preservation?

4. What leadership does Avis admire about Everhard?

5. What is the nickname that Everhard gives to the intellectual class?

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