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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Ours to Jew or Die.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kristeva says Celine anchors the destiny of literature through a re-assumption that he makes by use of what?
(a) Diction.
(b) Dialog.
(c) Style.
(d) Content.

2. Whose work does Kristeva describe as "stainless, serene" and as having "nostalgic beauty"?
(a) Arp.
(b) Desnos.
(c) Mallarme.
(d) Nin.

3. Freud says "In the beginning was the deed" at the end of which of his books?
(a) Studies on Hysteria.
(b) The Interpretation of Dreams.
(c) Totem and Taboo.
(d) Moses and Monotheism.

4. Kristeva begins Chapter 6 "Celine: Neither Actor Nor Martyr" with a quote about what?
(a) Art work.
(b) Sentences.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Songs.

5. Where does Kristeva say the "miracle" of Celine lies?
(a) With the style of writing.
(b) With the content of what is written,
(c) With the reader's experience.
(d) With the process of his writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Insofar as the repressed desires are related to the proper use of one's body, Kristeva says the body becomes an object of what?

2. Kristeva says illusions give what to hatred?

3. Celine followed what political affiliation?

4. What kind of narrative machine does Kristeva say leaves her shaken to the point of exaltation?

5. What is the name Celine was born with?

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