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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, according to Culler, is unique about cultural studies?
(a) The absence of fact.
(b) Its global acceptance.
(c) Its dual nature.
(d) The disrespect for literature.

2. According to Culler, if society prefers to invest time in popular culture, how might classical literature be affected?
(a) It would cost less.
(b) Writers may stop writing.
(c) It might go out of print.
(d) It will become obsolete.

3. Thanks to cultural studies, what has happened to many previously discarded works?
(a) All of these.
(b) They were debated in schools.
(c) They were rediscovered.
(d) They were revamped.

4. What has literary theory helped add to the study of classics?
(a) Modern theory.
(b) Metaphoric guidelines.
(c) Historical perspective.
(d) Classical theory.

5. For what types of literature has cultural studies gained new attention?
(a) Literature with animal themes.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Literature with cultural issues.
(d) Short form literature.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what century did Rousseau write?

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

5. In Chapter 1, "What is Theory?" Culler defines theory as the opportunity to __________.

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