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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What river is referenced in the first sentence of "The Writer on Holiday?"
2. What is the first sign of "The Romans in Films"?
3. The author argues that, ultimately, wrestlers are what?
4. Which of the following is not another "great spectacle" the author mentions in "The World of Wrestling"?
5. Who is the actor the author focuses on in "The Poor and the Proletariat"?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are "The Nautilus" and "Mysterious Island" similar and different?
2. In "Blind and Dumb Criticism," why would a critic admitting that he is not scholarly enough to comment appropriately on the work at hand be toxic to a culture?
3. What does the author note is the difference between cartoons and photographs of Einstein? What is the significance of Einstein being featured in cartoons?
4. How is drunkenness different in France than other nations?
5. What is the difference between "culture" and "ideologies" in "Neither-Nor Criticism"?
6. What are the metaphorical roles of the different types of "Soap Powders and Detergents"?
7. How does royalty dress in "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise"? What does this say of the royal families?
8. What is the sexist irony of "Novels and Children"?
9. How are steak and chips (i.e. French fries) alike?
10. What are the two signs that are discussed in "The Romans in Films?" What do they suggest of Roman and modern culture?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What was relevant of "The 'Blue Blood' Cruise?" How is the attitude of the royalty the same as the attitude of common people? What does this attitude say of the royalty who holds it? What does the connection between royalty and the common people because of this attitude suggest of humanity?
Essay Topic 2
What does the author say of writers as figures? Do you agree or disagree? Is there anyone else who deserves the same consideration more than writers? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
What myths/objects are nationalistic in French culture? Why are myths important to the French, specifically? How is the author eager to exemplify what is French and what is not in the book?
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