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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 is the purpose of literary theory, according to "What is Theory?"
(a) To tame the masses.
(b) To transcend ignorant readers.
(c) To prove writing wrong.
(d) To reflect on ideas.

2. Thanks to cultural studies, the literary canon has succeeded in _____________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Bringing in timely literature.
(c) Attracting new readers.
(d) Growing.

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

4. What literary form do parts of Robert Burns' poetry imitate?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Sermons.
(c) Speeches.
(d) Folk songs.

5. What did Derrida discover in Rousseau's work?
(a) Absolutes.
(b) Many structures.
(c) Russian phrases.
(d) Mystical images.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who created the theory of interpellation?

2. Based on "What is Theory?" which of the following words can be used to describe theory?

3. Culler reports that cultural studies typically focus on the lifestyle of whom?

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

5. What has literary theory helped add to the study of classics?

(see the answer key)

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