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

2. Examining the time period prior to modern literature, in what fashion are these works of fiction analyzed for literary theory?
(a) Verbal analysis.
(b) Both written and verbal analysis.
(c) Written analysis.
(d) They are not analyzed.

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

4. In Chapter 2, it is suggested that British literature worked to do what among the classes?
(a) Create harmony.
(b) Instill a stronger sense of class.
(c) Create a divide.
(d) Invoke shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Chapter 2, literature must contain ____________ in order to qualify as literature.

3. What did Derrida discover in Rousseau's work?

4. According to Foucault's beliefs, what does society determine?

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

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