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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, What Is Literature and Does It Matter?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the absolute, end result of theory, as expressed in Chapter 1, "What is Theory?"
(a) There isn't one.
(b) An final understanding of literature.
(c) A change in history.
(d) A solid, proven revision.

2. Culler explains the nature of discourse on theory as _________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Dull.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Speculative.

3. Focault warned the masses to be wary of _________.
(a) Words as gospel.
(b) Reading as a hobby.
(c) Starving artists.
(d) Poets as prophets.

4. What non-fiction literary device does "Jane Eyre" mimic?
(a) A biography.
(b) An article.
(c) A diary.
(d) An autobiography.

5. What idea did Rousseau help to develop?
(a) The benefits of marriage.
(b) Financial awareness.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Evolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 2, when a story is told with non-fiction historical references, it is __________.

2. In "The History of Sexuality," what was used as a blanket term to describe all aspects related to sexuality?

3. Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?

4. According to Chapter 2, which of the examples below cannot be considered literature?

5. What is the purpose of literary theory, according to "What is Theory?"

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