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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 significance of published literature, according to Culler?
(a) A book is paid for.
(b) It can catapult an author to fame.
(c) A book is declared worthy to read.
(d) A book is available for the masses.

2. Based on "What is Theory?" which of the following words can be used to describe theory?
(a) None of these.
(b) Scattered.
(c) Unfocused.
(d) Literal.

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

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

5. According to Chapter 2, "What is Literature and Does it Matter?" what makes up the bulk of written work prior to modern literature?
(a) Sermons.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Letters.
(d) Letters and sermons.

Short Answer Questions

1. In terms of reading a literary work, Culler believes publication places what burden on a reader?

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

3. By creating a vague story or lead character In literature, Culler suggests that the author hopes to achieve what response from the reader?

4. What is the absolute, end result of theory, as expressed in Chapter 1, "What is Theory?"

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

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