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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 4, Periodization.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the chronological reminders of techniques and time line of the deployment of sexuality important to the theory laid out by Foucault?
(a) They make clear the meaning of the process was first exercised on the ruling classes.
(b) They show it was not homogeneous at all levels of society.
(c) They don't match what would be expected from a repressive cycle.
(d) All of the above.

2. What is the most effective derivation of power in regards to sexuality?
(a) Proliferation and multiplication of sexuality.
(b) Tolerance and acceptance of disparate sexualities.
(c) Management and marginal control of sexuality.
(d) Repression and prohibition of sexuality.

3. Which of the rules regarding power and resistance is represented by the following example? In the nineteenth century the sex of a child was discussed between parents and educators or doctors. However, through modifications and shifts now the sexuality of a child is discussed between the child and a doctor with the sexuality of the parents called into question.
(a) Rules of continual variations.
(b) Rule of immanence.
(c) Rule of double conditioning.
(d) Rule of the tactical polyvalence of discourses.

4. What is the central question Foucault wishes to address?
(a) What is the path out of repression?
(b) Why do we say that we are repressed?
(c) How did we come to be repressed?
(d) Why are we still repressed?

5. How would you best describe the strategy in which sex plays a vital role?
(a) There is no single one, but many.
(b) The matrimonial relations.
(c) A single, all-encompassing strategy.
(d) One of reproductive function.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the beginning of the eighteenth century, in which of the following areas was there NOT an incitement to talk about sex?

2. What does Foucault say are joined in confession in the West?

3. Which of the following is the question that Foucault identifies as the one that needs to be addressed?

4. What is scientia sexualis?

5. What does Foucault say about the ritual of confession?

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