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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. Why are cultural studies and literary theory not at odds with each other?
(a) They stem from the same philosophy.
(b) They are from two different genres.
(c) They are static.
(d) They were invented by the same person.

2. Rousseau was concerned that what form of communication could be easily misinterpreted?
(a) Speech and writing.
(b) Speech.
(c) Singing.
(d) Gossip.

3. Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?
(a) Virginia Wolff.
(b) Jane Austen.
(c) Kate Campion.
(d) Charlotte Bronte.

4. What was the primary theme of "The Sorrows of Young Werther"?
(a) Family feuds.
(b) Lust and jealousy.
(c) Money and power.
(d) Unrequited love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Culler, if society prefers to invest time in popular culture, how might classical literature be affected?

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

3. Literature as an aesthetic object attempts to encourage the reader to explore a relationship between _____________.

4. Modern Western literature can be traced to ______________.

5. How old is modern literature?

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