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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Commodity as Spectacle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In thesis 35, the commodity abounds in ____________subtleties.
(a) Fantastical.
(b) Metaphysical.
(c) Quantum.
(d) Mythological.

2. In thesis 4, images _________ the spectacle.
(a) Represent.
(b) Clarify.
(c) Distort.
(d) Mediate.

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Debord refers to commodity as what?
(a) Old enemy.
(b) Old friend.
(c) Statesman.
(d) Sorcerer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The abundance of commodity is no more than _____________, according to Chapter 2.

2. In thesis 16, Debord refers to the spectacle as a what?

3. The specialization of _____ is the root of the spectacle, as described in Chapter 1.

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

5. What role does Debord believe money plays in commodity?

(see the answer key)

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