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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Michelet describe about each social class?
(a) Its unity with the other classes.
(b) Its unique pressures and fears.
(c) Its interdependence with the other classes.
(d) Its lack of connection with the earth.

2. What happened to Michelet's interest in nations?
(a) It became an interest in individuals.
(b) It became an interest in communities.
(c) It became an interest in religions.
(d) It became an interest in empires.

3. What made Michelet unique?
(a) He described the underlying unity of historical themes.
(b) He wrote in the language of the ordinary man.
(c) He injected his own feelings into his historical narrative.
(d) He saw the interrelatedness of all life.

4. What organization did Michelet want to create?
(a) A European army to keep workers in line.
(b) An armed peace league.
(c) An international monetary fund.
(d) A congress of industrial leaders.

5. What did Michelet write as a result of his reading in the Renaissance?
(a) Introduction to Universal History.
(b) The Insect.
(c) Roman History.
(d) L'Amour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name was ultimately given to the line of thought Michelet developed?

2. When was Jules Michelet teaching?

3. What was Michelet's relationship with socialism?

4. How long did the communist government last in Paris after Michelet had his stroke?

5. According to the author, Michelet's writings would reappear ___________.

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