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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VIII - Chapter 5 181 - 196.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eco suggests of religion that these monuments that are being created are a form of timelessness that satisfies human desire for what?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Subordinateness.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Happiness.

2. In "Striking at the Heart of the State," Eco insists that the truth of a communication lies in how it is ______ more so than the form, content, or vehicle of the message.
(a) Interpreted.
(b) Promoted.
(c) Expressed.
(d) Conveyed.

3. What American film star was killed by the Manson family?
(a) Gary Hinman.
(b) Sharon Tate.
(c) Leno LaBianca.
(d) Bernard Crowe.

4. What is the first realm of hyper reality discussed by Eco in "Travels in Hyper Reality"?
(a) Nature.
(b) Art and museums.
(c) Religion.
(d) Sports and arenas.

5. In "Two Families of Objects," Eco states that all of the objects for sale represent a kind of what?
(a) "Useless junk."
(b) "Obscurity."
(c) "Undifferentiated desire."
(d) "Unique appeal."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Marshall McLuhan born?

2. In "Culture as a Show Business" Eco discusses the fact that culture until recently dictated that things must be what?

3. When was Karl Marx born?

4. The Getty Museum is described by Eco as maintaining a fierce discipline towards faithful historic presentation of authentic works of art in what way?

5. What is the sixth type of Middle Ages presented by Eco in order to approach the subject in a disciplined way?

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