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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. According to Foucault's beliefs, what does society determine?
(a) Which ideas should invoke awe.
(b) Which ideas are interesting.
(c) Which ideas should be analyzed.
(d) All of these.

2. Some scholars fear that literature could inspire _____________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Change.
(c) Rebellion.
(d) Individuality.

3. What literary form do parts of Robert Burns' poetry imitate?
(a) Speeches.
(b) Folk songs.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Sermons.

4. According to theorists, how many people are required to obtain multiple interpretations of a text?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

5. What is the purpose of literary theory, according to "What is Theory?"
(a) To transcend ignorant readers.
(b) To reflect on ideas.
(c) To prove writing wrong.
(d) To tame the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to understand language as a system, what must a linguist examine regarding its meaning and form?

2. To what types of topics did Foucault attempt to give historical relevance?

3. Examining the time period prior to modern literature, in what fashion are these works of fiction analyzed for literary theory?

4. In Chapter 2, it is suggested that British literature worked to do what among the classes?

5. Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?

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