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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 was Taine distancing himself from in his work?
(a) History.
(b) Religion.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Romanticism.

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

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

4. How were Fourier and Owen representative of early nineteenth century thinkers?
(a) They espoused liberal political views.
(b) They supported totalitarian leaders.
(c) They did not subscribe to liberal politics.
(d) They wanted a return to law and order.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Edmund Wilson, Babeuf saw the center of power during the French Revolution as being ______________.

3. How old was Babeuf during the Revolution?

4. Where did Michelet begin his work on the French Revolution?

5. What did Michelet study in history?

(see the answer key)

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