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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. What event is shrouded in mystery for seven centuries that is mentioned in the last section of the book?

2. What is broken or halted by the Oligarchy across the country in Chapter 10?

3. What country becomes an oligarchy on its own after a social revolution in Chapter 15?

4. What branch of the Oligarchy also has loyal revolutionists in Chapter 22?

5. Who offers a bribe in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what happens to Avis and Everhard in the end of the novel.

2. Describe the Oligarchy's intention towards the Grangers.

3. Describe the effect Cunningham's book has on socialist publications and the revolution.

4. How does Avis' perspective become distant and objective during the conflict in the city?

5. Describe the Oligarchy's control of the unions in the United States.

6. Describe the Grangers.

7. Describe what happened to the cave in the future and its importance in the story of Avis and Everhard.

8. Describe the development of Avis and Everhard's relationship.

9. Describe Avis' remembrance of Jackson and the people affected by his case.

10. Describe the appeal of Biblical faith and prophecy to many of the abandoned proletariat.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Avis and Everhard are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Avis had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Everhard had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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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