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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Rhetoric, Poetics, and Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In terms of reading a literary work, Culler believes publication places what burden on a reader?
(a) Understanding it.
(b) Sharing it with friends.
(c) Buying it.
(d) Reading it.

2. Culler reports that people in the 19th century believed that the "true nature" of an individual could be found in his ___________.
(a) History.
(b) Lineage.
(c) DNA.
(d) Sex.

3. Theory rarely results in __________, according to Culler.
(a) A close estimation.
(b) A good theory.
(c) A strong guess.
(d) A definitive answer.

4. In English literature, many lead characters were written in order to inspire ______________.
(a) Empathy.
(b) Aspiration.
(c) Sequels.
(d) Nostalgia.

5. According to Chapter 4, what is Hamlet about on a surface level?
(a) A Danish Prince.
(b) A young man's inheritance.
(c) The death of a father.
(d) The betrayal of family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Culler reports that some scholars are worried that isolation for readers may become __________.

2. For what types of literature has cultural studies gained new attention?

3. According to Chapter 3, which author continues to stand the test of time?

4. What was Richard Rorty's area of expertise?

5. Readers often respond emotionally to a particular use of language due to _____________.

(see the answer key)

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