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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Hausmannism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the earlier date of the face page of the expose used in Chapter 2?
(a) 1820.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1895.

2. What type of technology was first used in the arcades of Paris according to Chapter 2?
(a) Gas lights.
(b) Lamps.
(c) Torches.
(d) Candles.

3. What did the arcades allow merchants to do because the areas were sufficiently enclosed?
(a) Live.
(b) Keep money.
(c) Hold bulk stock.
(d) Gather.

4. What occupation does Theodor Adorno hold?
(a) Chef.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Miner.
(d) Engineer.

5. How might the order of the first chapter be described?
(a) Unorganized.
(b) Alphabetical.
(c) Organized.
(d) Numerical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Complete this sentence from the opening of Section IV of Chapter 2, "The criminals in early _______ novels are neither gentlemen nor apaches, but private citizens of the middle class".

2. What does the author say women in Paris would do to be attractive despite it being uncomfortable?

3. What is the most important concept the author puts forth in Chapter 3?

4. What city are the arcades the author focuses on located?

5. Who is the author of the book?

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