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

2. On what ticket does Everhard run for Congress in in Chapter 7?

3. Since the death of his wife, what had Dr. Cunningham become?

4. What does Everhard consider Wickson's offer in Chapter 6?

5. Who was Avis surprised to see at one of her father's social events?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the journalist's interaction with Avis about the Jackson case.

2. Describe Avis' actions to uncover the truth about Jackson.

3. Describe Avis in relationship to the manuscript's creation and storage.

4. Why does Avis call Everhard an eagle?

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

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

7. Describe Jackson.

8. What does the Iron Heel reveal about workers according to Franklin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Love is a recurring theme in Iron Heel. How does Avis's feelings about love change from the beginning of the novel to its end? In what ways has she expanded her awareness and beliefs? Is sexuality connected to love for Avis? How does her feelings for Everhard develop and change and how does her relationship with him contrast with that of other men that she has had romantic or an idealized relationship with? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of socialism. Identify at least two motifs about socialism and workers' rights in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

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