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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an object mentioned in "The 'Blue Blood" Cruise"?
(a) God-King.
(b) No answers are correct.
(c) God-People.
(d) King-Object.

2. What other famous author does Barthes compare misunderstandings in language to in "Dominici, or the Triumph of Literature"?
(a) Marquez.
(b) Kafka.
(c) Dostoevsky.
(d) Ibsen.

3. With what quote does "Neither-Nor Critcism" conclude?
(a) "I rather fear that the new Neither-Nor critcism is one season behind."
(b) "And yet, nothing can escape being put into question by History; not even good writing."
(c) "It can even be said it is when man proclaims his primal liberty that his subordination is least disputable."
(d) "Literature has entered a situation which is difficult, restricted, mortal."

4. What does the author say the readers of the magazine he speaks of are entitled to in "Ornamental Cooking"?
(a) Culture.
(b) Fun.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Fiction.

5. Which types of toys is the author more fond of?
(a) Plush.
(b) Plastic.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Homemade.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Soap Powders and Detergents," what does the author argue that the "whiteness" promised by these cleaning products play towards?

2. According to the author in "Neither-Nor Criticism," which of the following isn't "heavy, defective words"?

3. "Novels and Children" was written in response to an article in what magazine?

4. Which of the following does the author say is impossible to ignore for the bourgeois with regard to art history in "The Blue Guide"?

5. What did Queen Frederika wear in "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author introduce holidays in "The Writer on Holiday"?

2. How does royalty dress in "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise"? What does this say of the royal families?

3. How does the author argue Einstein's brain is presented in popular culture?

4. What are "Toys," according to the author?

5. How are "The Nautilus" and "Mysterious Island" similar and different?

6. What are the two signs that are discussed in "The Romans in Films?" What do they suggest of Roman and modern culture?

7. What are the metaphorical roles of the different types of "Soap Powders and Detergents"?

8. How is it assumed the author is referring to astronauts when he says "the Jet-Man"?

9. How is fairness apart of wrestling?

10. How are steak and chips (i.e. French fries) alike?

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