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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Performative Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to some theorists, what idea was created by literature?
(a) Living by one's conscience.
(b) Being in love.
(c) Creating a family unit.
(d) Acknowledging one's significance.

3. According to Chapter 2, which of the examples below cannot be considered literature?
(a) The phone book.
(b) All of these.
(c) Instructional manuals.
(d) Private journals.

4. What form of structuralism organizes culture into certain, rule-based practices?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Australian.
(c) French.
(d) English.

5. According to contemporary theorists, epic poetry has had what type of effect on culture?
(a) Little impact.
(b) Medium impact.
(c) All of these.
(d) Significant impact.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, from what form of culture is pop culture developed?

3. According to Chapter 4, what is Hamlet about on a surface level?

4. What should a novel be according to Mikhail Bakhtin?

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

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