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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through House and Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The objectivity of a house, states Bachelard, is separate from what?
(a) Its decor.
(b) The objects it contains.
(c) Subjective feelings and dreams.
(d) Subjective matters of taste and style.

2. For Bachelard, topophilia can be described in what way?
(a) Fears related to a house's interior space.
(b) Happy space that is eulogized and enjoyed.
(c) The nature of a plot of land, whether flat or sloped.
(d) Fear of steep hillsides.

3. What is a dream house for Bachelard?
(a) A house accessible only in dreams.
(b) A home one dreams of owning or a home one purchases and alters.
(c) A house that exists only in the poetic mind.
(d) The largest house in the area.

4. According to Bachelin, which is the oldest season?
(a) Spring.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

5. According to Bachelard's topoanalysis, what term can be used to describe city apartments?
(a) Ultra-boxes.
(b) Superimposed boxes.
(c) Ultra-cellars.
(d) Superimposed cellars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rilke wrote that storms seem more aggressive and hostile where?

2. When memories reside in parts of a house, which of the following is true in the author's opinion?

3. The author believes that a well-drawn representation of a house inspires observers to do what?

4. What does Bachelard believe is an antidote for claustrophobia?

5. The works of Henri Bosco feature what areas, featuring connected passages with the possibility of escape?

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