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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what quote does "Neither-Nor Critcism" conclude?
(a) "It can even be said it is when man proclaims his primal liberty that his subordination is least disputable."
(b) "I rather fear that the new Neither-Nor critcism is one season behind."
(c) "Literature has entered a situation which is difficult, restricted, mortal."
(d) "And yet, nothing can escape being put into question by History; not even good writing."

2. In "Myth is a Type of Speech," the author claims that myth is a form. Which of the following is NOT something he says must be assigned to this form?
(a) Historical limits.
(b) Cultural aspects to the object.
(c) Conditions of use.
(d) Reintroduce society into it.

3. What is the first point the author makes of the science of semiology in "Myth as a Semiological System"?
(a) It is to become an object of philosophy before affecting a culture.
(b) It only exists in theory at the time of writing.
(c) Groups of people must agree on the meaning of the theories to become a myth.
(d) The signification of a theory is only purposeful to a small percentage of objects.

4. What do the toys of current society do, that disheartens the author?
(a) Block the foundation for creativity.
(b) Support an uneducated society.
(c) Die very quickly.
(d) Taint children's morale.

5. In "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise," what is the name of the yacht used by the royals?
(a) "The Iris."
(b) "Le Grande Bagarre."
(c) "Andromeda."
(d) "The Agamemnon."

Short Answer Questions

1. Mythology is a part of ideology in what way according to "Myth is a Semiological System"?

2. "Wine is here a part of the reason of _____." How is this quote from "Wine and Milk" finished?

3. What film is mentioned in the first paragraph of "The Romans in Films"?

4. What film is mentioned in "The Face of Garbo"?

5. "One is gifted for jet-flying as others are ____." How is this quote from "The Jet-Man" finished?

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