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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what ticket does Everhard run for Congress in in Chapter 7?
(a) Communist.
(b) Oligarchist.
(c) Anarchist.
(d) Socialist.

2. What did London profit from according to the contemporary author in his Introduction?
(a) Some of the drawbacks in society.
(b) Some of the observations of reporters.
(c) Some of his popular seminars.
(d) Some of the sales of his previous books.

3. What does the person at Avis' home come to return?
(a) Ammunition supplies.
(b) Tins and cans.
(c) Borrowed umbrella.
(d) Borrowed books.

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

5. Who tells Avis that Jackson was entitled to compensation?
(a) His brothers and sisters.
(b) His friends and acquaintances.
(c) His lawyers and superiors.
(d) His wife and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the manuscript hidden?

2. What happens to Avis because of her association with Everhard in Chapter 5?

3. Who protests the treatment of workers at the risk of being discharged?

4. What happened during Jackson's trial in the name of family security?

5. What is the name of Dr. Cunningham's dinner in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Philomaths.

2. Why does Avis call Everhard an eagle?

3. Describe the impending conflict Avis begins to experience in Chapter 6.

4. Why is Bishop Morehouse becoming a martyr of sorts?

5. Why does Wickhard offer Everhard a job?

6. Why is it important to be vigilant in society in the Introduction?

7. What does Everhard argue effectively about at the dinner party?

8. Describe the essential conflict of the Iron Heel.

9. What is the comparison that Everhard makes of small business owners to machine breakers and why?

10. What does Everhard predict about the Bishop that comes true?

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