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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through House and Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is anthropo-cosmology?
(a) The transformation of a human body and soul after death.
(b) The transformation of a house-like object when it is torn down.
(c) The transformation of a human body and soul when moving to a new house.
(d) The transformation of a house-like object after it receives human body and soul.

2. What is Bachelard's metaphor of the chrysalis?
(a) From the childhood chrysalis, the butterfly moves to a new house.
(b) From the sturdy chrysalis, the delicate butterfly emerges.
(c) From the unnoticed chrysalis, the flamboyant butterfly flies.
(d) From the cottage chrysalis, the winged manor flies.

3. Memories and images of previous dwelling places converge where according to the author?
(a) The soul.
(b) The imagination.
(c) Poetry.
(d) The new house.

4. For Bachelard, topophilia can be described in what way?
(a) Fear of steep hillsides.
(b) The nature of a plot of land, whether flat or sloped.
(c) Happy space that is eulogized and enjoyed.
(d) Fears related to a house's interior space.

5. The author believes that a well-drawn representation of a house inspires observers to do what?
(a) Daydream or contemplate.
(b) Yearn for the childhood house.
(c) Build a dream house.
(d) Cherish their own homes.

Short Answer Questions

1. A phenomenologist considers what regarding a house?

2. What is a commitment of the soul according to the author?

3. Which level of a house is protected with strong beams and rafters, and, states the author, has darkness that disappears in daylight?

4. What are resonances as defined by Bachelard?

5. What does Bachelard believe is an antidote for claustrophobia?

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