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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VIII - Chapter 5 181 - 196.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was 2001: A Space Odyssey released?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1983.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1968.

2. What is the tenth type of Middle Ages presented by Eco in order to approach the subject in a disciplined way?
(a) The Middle Ages of national identities.
(b) The Middle Ages of so-called Tradition.
(c) The expectation of the Millennium.
(d) The Middle Ages of philological reconstruction.

3. Eco relates his experience of having the song "Lady Barbara" burst into his head to what?
(a) Anticipatory applause.
(b) Heckling.
(c) Booing.
(d) Laughter.

4. What term refers to a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time?
(a) Coup.
(b) Election.
(c) Revolution.
(d) Peace treaty.

5. When did the Western Roman Empire fall?
(a) 642.
(b) 476.
(c) 324.
(d) 241.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what essay does Eco discuss the qualities of blue jeans?

2. Where was Che Guevara from?

3. The works of art within the Ringling Museum of Art are what?

4. What does Eco assert that Disney suggests that the imitation of reality is so accurate that reality pales in comparison?

5. The Getty Museum is described by Eco as maintaining a fierce discipline towards faithful historic presentation of authentic works of art in what way?

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