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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Michelet trying to develop when he discovered the Renaissance philosopher?
(a) A new science of history.
(b) A theory of gravity.
(c) A theory of evolution.
(d) A new basis for poetry.

2. Edmund Wilson relates that Babeuf worked at __________.
(a) Protecting the rich from the Revolution.
(b) Promoting the Revolution.
(c) Attacking the church during the Revolution.
(d) Secularizing France.

3. What did Michelet focus on in his histories?
(a) Laws.
(b) Paradoxes.
(c) Customs.
(d) Traditions.

4. According to the author, what happened to the bourgeoisie after the French Revolution?
(a) They became entrepreneurs.
(b) They retained their power.
(c) They became the capitalist owners.
(d) They were reduced to workers.

5. What was Michelet's relationship with socialism?
(a) He did not endorse it.
(b) He prophesied it.
(c) He condemned it.
(d) He preached it in poor neighborhoods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Michelet unique?

2. What did Michelet write as a result of his reading in the Renaissance?

3. What did Michelet write about beginning in 1843?

4. When was Jules Michelet teaching?

5. What did Taine believe about the French Revolution?

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