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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Unity and Division within Appearance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Debord says that survival can gild poverty, but it cannot ___________ it.
(a) Rationalize.
(b) Overcome.
(c) Validate.
(d) Transcend.

2. Production was initially a means of what?
(a) Survival.
(b) Luxury.
(c) Surplus.
(d) Abundance.

3. What does Debord believes lies behind the glitter of the spectacle's distractions?
(a) Emptiness.
(b) Global unity.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Global domination.

4. Dictatorships must be attended by permanent what, according to Debord?
(a) Unity.
(b) Violence.
(c) Antagonism.
(d) Freedom.

5. In thesis 13, Debord compares the spectacle to what?
(a) The stars.
(b) The sun.
(c) The universe.
(d) The moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In thesis 4, images _________ the spectacle.

2. In Debord's opinion, what does the spectacle manufacture?

3. As it accumulates, where does Chapter 2 say that capital spreads to?

4. Which of the senses does Debord believe the spectacle can manipulate the most?

5. In thesis 35, the commodity abounds in ____________subtleties.

(see the answer key)

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