Question 1

&#34;Anarchist Calisthenics&#34; is described by James Scott as&#10;A) small exercises in breaking rules that make little sense in specific contexts, in order to be prepared to think for oneself when it really matters.&#10;B) preparation for protests and demonstrations that require acts of civil disobedience.&#10;C) the false promises of libertarian politicians to &#34;free people of government restraints and regulations.&#34;&#10;D) exercise that goes against prescriptions of coaches and trainers but opens our minds and hearts to new possibilities for health.

Accepted Answer

James Scott defines Anarchist Calisthenics as small acts of breaking rules that seem unnecessary in specific contexts, with the intention of being able to think independently when it really matters. This practice is not necessarily related to protests or demonstrations and does not involve false political promises. It is also not focused on physical exercise.

Question 2

In James Scott's essay, &#34;Anarchist Calisthenics,&#34; who was acting like an anarchist?&#10;A) young children heedless of the norms and regulations of the society around them&#10;B) students in Hong Kong and Beijing who challenged the authority of the Chinese Communist Party&#10;C) James Scott&#10;D) Scott's university students, when he allowed them to devise their own assignments and give themselves grades

Accepted Answer

James Scott describes his own actions as examples of "anarchist calisthenics," where he deliberately chooses to ignore or defy minor regulations and norms as a form of resistance to authority.

Question 3

What are at odds, according to James Scott, when people engage in &#34;anarchist calisthenics&#34;?&#10;A) religious beliefs and secular laws&#10;B) de facto law and de jure law&#10;C) our belief in what's right and our ambitions to get ahead and be successful&#10;D) social pressure to conform and our own sense of reasoned judgment

Accepted Answer

James Scott suggests that "anarchist calisthenics" involve a tension between the social pressure to conform and our own sense of reasoned judgment, highlighting the conflict between external societal expectations and internal moral or rational assessments.

Question 4

James Scott (&#34;Anarchist Calisthenics&#34;) describes his experiences in&#10;A) the operating room of his wife's surgery.&#10;B) prison.&#10;C) graduate school.&#10;D) Germany and the Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

James Scott describes his experiences in Germany and the Netherlands in "Anarchist Calisthenics," where he discusses themes of resistance and compliance.

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