Sophie's World

Multiple Choice

1. D (Various chapters)

2. A (Chapter 19)

3. C (Various chapters)

4. B (Chapter 15)

5. B (Chapter 35)

6. D (Chapter 2)

7. A (Chapter 21)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. B (Chapter 35)

10. A (Chapter 27)

11. D (Chapter 33)

12. C (Chapter 18)

13. A (Chapter 26)

14. B (Various chapters)

15. A (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Each chapter title holds symbolic meaning for what lies ahead. The Garden of Eden is a multi-layered symbol. First, it represents the creation of Sophie’s world. It is the first page and the first day of her existence, along with the existence of the fictional world she inhabits. The Garden of Eden is also a symbol of natural beauty and philosophy’s appreciation and wonder of the natural world. Furthermore, Sophie will be educated by Knox on aspects of Biblical history, including the influence of Jesus on philosophy and the Church’s influence through the Middle Ages. (Various chapters)

2. Knox believes that a philosopher is someone who always questions the world around them and never accepts anything at face value.