Visions of Excess: Selected Writings, 1927-1939 Test | Final Test - Easy

Final Test

This test consists of 15 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Under what conditions can a state be democratic, in Bataille's opinion?
a) When heterogeneity happens spontaneously.
b) When homogeneity happens spontaneously.
c) When heterogeneity can be controlled with force.
d) When homogeneity can be broken up peacefully.

2. What effect do flowers have on love, in "The Language of Flowers"?
a) Celebration.
b) Sanctification.
c) Sacrilege.
d) Praise.

3. What does Bataille say is the only religion for fascists?
a) Christianity.
b) Race.
c) Power.
d) Technology.

4. How does "The Language of Flowers" end?
a) With students strangling a young woman.
b) With a girl being sent away to school.
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