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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 part of "The History of Sexuality" bothered Michel Foucault?
(a) Its inaccurate information.
(b) Its graphic delivery.
(c) Its repressive delivery.
(d) Its focus on the female.

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

3. In terms of reading a literary work, Culler believes publication places what burden on a reader?
(a) Reading it.
(b) Understanding it.
(c) Sharing it with friends.
(d) Buying it.

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

5. On a grand scale, scholars believe literature to have the capability to speak for __________.
(a) Society.
(b) Students.
(c) All of these.
(d) Lawmakers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Chapter 2, "What is Literature and Does it Matter?" what makes up the bulk of written work prior to modern literature?

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

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