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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X Chapter 6 219-238.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Roman Colosseum used principally to host?
(a) Chariot races.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Gladiatorial shows.

2. Eco writes in "Sports Chatter," "On it and in it, the consumer civilization man actually" does what?
(a) Consumes himself.
(b) Destroys his spirit.
(c) Alienates himself.
(d) Is left feeling hungry.

3. In "The Sacred is Not Just a Fashion," Eco suggests that the story of what heralds the return to religion?
(a) Captain America.
(b) The Incredible Hulk.
(c) Superman.
(d) Wonderwoman.

4. Eco believes that Sedlmayr's entire book exists to provide evidence of what?
(a) Questions that exist within Sedlmayr's mind.
(b) Political conspiracy.
(c) A conclusion that has already been made in Sedlmayr's mind.
(d) The human condition.

5. Sedlmayr explores the theme of the lost center through the changes in what over the years?
(a) Technology.
(b) Art.
(c) Politics.
(d) Architecture.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Whose Side are the Orixa on?" Eco describes sacred rites of whom?

2. Eco suggests that sports have a definitive healthy purpose, among them what?

3. According to Eco, spectator sports are "morally superior" to war because they only involve what?

4. Eco describes Sedlmayr's treatment of art as what?

5. In addition to the organized religions, Eco proposes that there is also what for those who have been somewhat on the margins of society?

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