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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Kingdoms of Force.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Emerson portray nature?
(a) As chaotic and disorganized.
(b) As demonic.
(c) As the grand provider.
(d) As a force to be overcome.

2. What was Jefferson's ideal of equality democracy founded on?
(a) A government that encouraged self-reliance.
(b) The free market.
(c) Fostering entrepreneurship.
(d) Protecting individuals from industrialism.

3. What was unique about American manufacturing, in Coxe's view?
(a) The raw materials were limitless.
(b) Markets were waiting for American goods.
(c) It presented enormous economic opportunities.
(d) The environment would keep it healthy.

4. What does Marx say Beverly felt about the New World, by the end of his history?
(a) Elated.
(b) Cautiously optimistic.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Determined.

5. How does Marx describe the pastoralism of the 19th century?
(a) Sentimental.
(b) Modern.
(c) Industrial.
(d) Romantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the settlers find appealing about the New World?

2. What would Gonzalo's ideal be characterized by?

3. What does the ocean symbolize in Melville's Moby Dick?

4. What does the Pequod symbolize in Melville's Moby Dick?

5. Which characters are engaged in the final struggle in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'?

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