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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Time and History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the contradiction that commodity must resolve according to thesis 45?
(a) Negation.
(b) Annihilation.
(c) Automation.
(d) Negotiation.

2. What was the first ruling class for which labor was a value, according to Chapter 5?
(a) Political kings.
(b) Bourgeoisie.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Ancient Romans.

3. What becomes a commodity in the economics of affluence, according to Chapter 3?
(a) Need.
(b) Desire.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Dissatisfaction.

4. Debord saw Hegel's role as one of a _____________.
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Innovator.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Economist.

5. What does the commodity's mechanical accumulation unleash in Chapter 3?
(a) Abundance.
(b) Limited reality.
(c) Limitless artificiality.
(d) Desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. The commodity is valued as what, in Chapter 3?

2. What is the chief product of present day society, according to Chapter 1?

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Debord refers to commodity as what?

4. Through production, Debord sees the economy is based on __________.

5. What is the negative form of the consciousness of desire, in Debord's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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