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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XI Chapter 6 239-268.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "City of Robots," Eco asserts that in America there are cities that are created purely for what?
(a) Devastation.
(b) Money making.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Hope.

2. When was Hans Sedlmayr born?
(a) 1901.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1896.
(d) 1905.

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

4. What is the third realm of hyper reality discussed by Eco in "Travels in Hyper Reality"?
(a) Religion.
(b) The theatre.
(c) Nature.
(d) Art and museums.

5. Where is the art display of the two women described in Section I - Chapter 1, "Travels in Hyper Reality"?
(a) The New York School of Holography.
(b) The New York School of Geography.
(c) The New York School of Geology.
(d) The New York School of Hyperbole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eco assert is the natural and final extension of photorealism?

2. Eco asserts that sport now exists mainly for what reasons?

3. What is the second type of Middle Ages presented by Eco in order to approach the subject in a disciplined way?

4. Eco compares cults to what, which he asserts have existed at least since the time of Christ?

5. Eco discusses the current cultural fascination with the Middle Ages that he refers to as what?

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