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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. Who was London greatly influenced by in his writing?

2. Who does the Bishop say has drifted from Christ's teaching of compassion?

3. What does Avis call Everhard?

4. What are the forces against which London struggled as an individual and against which the revolutionaries struggle in his book?

5. Who is the armless peddler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Wickhard offer Everhard a job?

3. Describe Bishop Morehouse's speech.

4. Describe Everhard's speech to the Philomaths.

5. Describe Everhard's argument that causes the Bishop to protest.

6. Describe Avis' ongoing investigation of Jackson's life circumstances.

7. Describe Jackson.

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

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

10. What tension did London experience in his own life that is reflected in the Iron Heel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the concept of capitalism as it is portrayed in the Iron Heel. What aspects of the capitalistic society envisioned by Jack London seem apparent today and what do not? How does the conflict in ideologies between capitalism and socialism that London describes seem evident in today's society in America? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mr. Wickson. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating the Wickon's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Politics are also referred to in the book. London refers to the politics of the society of Iron Heel compared to that of Americans of his time (1900s.) Discuss the use of politics in the novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could London incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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