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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Culler reports that some scholars are worried that isolation for readers may become __________.
(a) Too intelligent.
(b) Disengaged.
(c) Angry.
(d) Wealthy.

4. Who is Ferdinand de Saussure?
(a) A Russian leader.
(b) A German professor.
(c) A Swiss linguist.
(d) An American journalist.

5. Who was Michel Foucault?
(a) A Russian doctor who loved literature.
(b) A Swiss banker who knew poetry.
(c) A Spanish immigrant professor.
(d) A French intellectual historian.

6. Some scholars fear that literature could inspire _____________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Change.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Rebellion.

7. Culler reports that people in the 19th century believed that the "true nature" of an individual could be found in his ___________.
(a) Lineage.
(b) Sex.
(c) History.
(d) DNA.

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

9. What non-fiction literary device does "Jane Eyre" mimic?
(a) An article.
(b) An autobiography.
(c) A biography.
(d) A diary.

10. English literature is known for being ____________.
(a) Political.
(b) Inaccurate.
(c) Pastoral.
(d) Sentimental.

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

12. In terms of reading a literary work, Culler believes publication places what burden on a reader?
(a) Reading it.
(b) Understanding it.
(c) Buying it.
(d) Sharing it with friends.

13. What is no longer demanded of cultural scholars?
(a) "Slow reading."
(b) "Close reading."
(c) "Back reading."
(d) "Tight reading."

14. In Chapter 1, "What is Theory?" Culler defines theory as the opportunity to __________.
(a) Wonder.
(b) Speculate.
(c) Guess.
(d) All of these.

15. Who believed language is made up of a system of differences?
(a) Jackson Shephardberg.
(b) Ferdinand de Saussure.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Marlowe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of published literature, according to Culler?

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

3. According to Ferdinand de Saussure, the elements of language become unique based on their _________.

4. According to Goethe, "life devoid of passion" is ___________.

5. Cultural studies aim to demonstrate how people are affected by ___________.

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