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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. In Chapter 1, "What is Theory?" Culler defines theory as the opportunity to __________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Wonder.
(c) Guess.
(d) Speculate.

2. According to Chapter 2, when a story is told with non-fiction historical references, it is __________.
(a) A literary narrative.
(b) A literary rambling.
(c) A work of literary fiction.
(d) Non-literary.

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

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) All of these.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Projection.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. English literature is known for being ____________.

2. According to Foucault, what form of communication had power over social ideals?

3. What was Richard Rorty's area of expertise?

4. According to the majority of theorists, who has the power to determine what can be known as literature?

5. On a grand scale, scholars believe literature to have the capability to speak for __________.

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