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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Suffering and Horror.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One interpretation of the laws in the Old Testament, which Kristeva cites, says that impurity is identified with contact with whom?
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) God.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Evil supernatural forces.

2. Who does Kristeva say is considered the spiritual forefather of Christians?
(a) Moses.
(b) Noah.
(c) Aaron.
(d) Abraham.

3. Kristeva says that when a child's perfect equilibrium of desire and satisfaction is upset he alternates between fear and what?
(a) Need.
(b) Desire.
(c) Anger.
(d) Hate.

4. Kristeva points out that there is a corresponding amount of importance placed upon social status in societies where the autonomy of women is relatively what?
(a) Great.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) Small.
(d) Valuable.

5. One interpretation of the laws in the Old Testament, which Kristeva cites, says they are the arbitrary will of who?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Moses.
(c) The holy spirit.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to be eaten, according to the Old Testament, an animal has to eat what?

2. When looking at impurity and the abject, Kristeva says things which extend beyond the body's margin are considered what?

3. In abject literature, Kristeva says there must be a narrator who is distinct from what?

4. Leviticus talks about the impurity associated with what disease?

5. Kristeva says purity is usually associated with conducting what type of affairs in certain ways?

(see the answer key)

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