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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The _____ of myth presents itself in an ambiguous way." How is this quote from "The Form and the Concept" finished?
(a) Signifier.
(b) User.
(c) Speaker.
(d) Creator.

2. In "The Form and the Concept" a complete image would do what to myth?
(a) Include.
(b) Use.
(c) Highlight.
(d) Exclude.

3. According to "Myth is a Type of Speech," myth is a system of what?
(a) Types of speech.
(b) Communication.
(c) Grammar.
(d) Words.

4. In "Reading and Deciphering Myth," when the author distinguishes the meaning and the form by focusing on a full signifier, the French soldier becomes what?
(a) An alibi of French imperiality.
(b) An alibi of French endurance.
(c) An alibi of French struggle.
(d) An alibi of French attitude.

5. In "Myth on the Right," what does the bourgeoisie want to keep with the appearances?
(a) Fantasy.
(b) Reality.
(c) Aristocracy.
(d) Politics.

6. The workers mentioned in "The Great Family of Men" of the Goutte d'Or are from where?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Lebanon.
(c) Northern Africa.
(d) Paris.

7. In "Reading and Deciphering Myth" the author says the saluting soldier used as a reference in other sections is an example of what?
(a) French attitude.
(b) French imperiality.
(c) French struggle.
(d) French endurance.

8. Mythology is a part of semiology in what way according to "Myth as a Semiological System"?
(a) It is a philosophy.
(b) That it is a formal science.
(c) It can only be used to break down barriers.
(d) It is regulated by the definitions of objects.

9. In "The New Citroen" what is the modern equivalent of great Gothic cathedrals?
(a) Cars.
(b) Skyscrapers.
(c) Subways.
(d) Fashion.

10. Which of the following is not an animal the lion will not share his hunted food with in "The Form and the Concept."
(a) A cow.
(b) A sheep.
(c) A heifer.
(d) A goat.

11. "The spiritualization can be seen in the extent, the quality and the material of the _____." How is this quote from "The New Citroen" finished?
(a) Glasswork.
(b) Beading.
(c) Framing.
(d) Threading.

12. What is the subject of the headline mentioned in "Reading and Deciphering Myth"?
(a) The effects of war.
(b) The price of vegetables.
(c) The price of milk.
(d) The change in language.

13. According to the author, what is striptease to France?
(a) Sinful.
(b) Nationalized.
(c) Celebrated.
(d) Hidden.

14. What is an example of a class ritual in "The Bourgeoisie as a Joint-Stock Company"?
(a) Exotic holidays.
(b) A big wedding.
(c) Driving expensive automobiles.
(d) Extravagant parties.

15. In "Myth is Depoliticized Speech," how does myth act in the passing from history to nature?
(a) Economically.
(b) Creatively.
(c) Scientifically.
(d) Philosophically.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a Greek shepherd in "Plastic"?

2. What is a "regressive semiological system," according to "Myth is a Stolen Language"?

3. What is one of the functions of myth in "Myth is Depoliticized Speech"?

4. The author says that the main character of "The Lady of the Camellias" lives in the awareness of what?

5. "Myth is a type of speech chosen by ______." How is this quote finished?

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