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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Literature and Cultural Studies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory analyzes the relationship between mass culture and popular culture?
(a) American English.
(b) French socialism theory.
(c) Russian Lennon theory.
(d) European Marxist theory.

2. In Chapter 3, from what form of culture is pop culture developed?
(a) Mainstream.
(b) Combative.
(c) Foreign.
(d) Underground.

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

4. What is the term given to literature that is routinely studied in schools and universities?
(a) Literary canon.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Formulaic literature.
(d) Lesson plan.

5. Literature as an aesthetic object attempts to encourage the reader to explore a relationship between _____________.
(a) Desire and words.
(b) Form and function.
(c) Words and physical placement.
(d) Content and form.

Short Answer Questions

1. Focault warned the masses to be wary of _________.

2. Rousseau was concerned that what form of communication could be easily misinterpreted?

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

4. According to Chapter 3, what creates tension within cultural studies?

5. Why are cultural studies and literary theory not at odds with each other?

(see the answer key)

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