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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Michelet write about beginning in 1843?
(a) The Italian Revolution.
(b) The American Revolution.
(c) The evolution of history.
(d) The French Revolution.

2. According to the author, what was the result of the French Revolution?
(a) The people acquired vast political power.
(b) The church acquired large amounts of land.
(c) Private property was abolished in many places.
(d) Wealth was concentrated in a few hands.

3. How did Taine examine works of literature?
(a) As historical way posts.
(b) As living spiritual events.
(c) As living experiences.
(d) As specimens.

4. According to the author, what ended with the French Revolution?
(a) Religion.
(b) Communism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Feudalism.

5. How does Michelet define the relations between the classes?
(a) Based on greed.
(b) Based on envy of the class above.
(c) Based on fear of the class below.
(d) Based on the ability to seize power.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, Saint-Simon viewed society's goals as changing ______________.

2. What did Michelet describe about each social class?

3. What value does Edmund Wilson attribute to Michelet's work?

4. Where did Robert Owen work?

5. How old was Anatole France at the time of the Commune?

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