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

2. How long did the communist government last in Paris after Michelet had his stroke?
(a) Five months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two and a half months.
(d) Ten months.

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

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

5. Michelet believed the history of the 19th century was summed up by _________.
(a) Capitalism, militarism, and colonialism.
(b) Industrialism, militarism, and socialism.
(c) Expansionism, militarism, and scientific progress.
(d) Religion, technology, and militarism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Michelet suspended from his teaching post?

2. What did Michelet focus on in his histories?

3. When was Michelet suspended from his teaching post?

4. What did Michelet write about beginning in 1843?

5. What was Michelet trying to develop when he discovered the Renaissance philosopher?

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