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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, In the Beginning and Without End . . ..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kristeva says the fears a child has are pre-linguistic and therefore are what?
(a) Inexpressible.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Explainable.
(d) Misunderstood.

2. What language did Celine describe as regal in a quote Kristeva uses in Chapter 10?
(a) Italian.
(b) German.
(c) English.
(d) French.

3. What type of sea creatures are forbidden from being eaten, according to the Old Testament?
(a) Octypus.
(b) Shellfish.
(c) Goldfish.
(d) Jellyfish.

4. In what year was Celine's pamphlet "L'Ecole des cadavres" published?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1938.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1932.

5. In Celine's "Rigadoon," the work of the writer is compared to the patience of what?
(a) Owls.
(b) Saints.
(c) Ants.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Kristeva say Christianity emerged from?

2. Kristeva says Judaism always conceived of impurity as what kind of reality?

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

4. Kristeva says Christ taught that impurity was something that took place where?

5. Who does Kristeva say is considered the spiritual forefather of Christians?

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