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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Literature and Cultural Studies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 3, which author continues to stand the test of time?
(a) Ben Jonson.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Dan Brown.
(d) Marlowe.

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

3. Culler reports that some scholars are worried that isolation for readers may become __________.
(a) Angry.
(b) Too intelligent.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Disengaged.

4. By creating a vague story or lead character In literature, Culler suggests that the author hopes to achieve what response from the reader?
(a) Projection.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Frustration.
(d) All of these.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality was Rousseau?

2. What form of structuralism organizes culture into certain, rule-based practices?

3. In English literature, many lead characters were written in order to inspire ______________.

4. Modern Western literature can be traced to ______________.

5. According to Goethe, "life devoid of passion" is ___________.

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