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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II - Chapter I pages 31-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eco suggest serve as a museum of memories for Superman?
(a) Robots.
(b) The city lights.
(c) Newspaper clippings.
(d) Figurines.

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

3. What is a museum of memories referred to in German?
(a) Wunderkammern.
(b) Wiedersehen.
(c) Flughafen.
(d) Flugzeug.

4. Eco describes hyper reality as a situation in which the real is portrayed through the what?
(a) Common opinion.
(b) Ultimate counterfeit.
(c) Creche.
(d) Horror vacui.

5. Where was the first Six Flags established?
(a) Gurnee, Illinois.
(b) Denver, Colorado.
(c) Phoenix, Arizona.
(d) Arlington, Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third realm of hyper reality discussed by Eco in "Travels in Hyper Reality"?

2. Where is Umberto Eco from?

3. When was Umberto Eco born?

4. Where is the Ringling Museum of Art located?

5. Eco proposes that all use of hyper reality is an attempt to create a monument or a permanent structure that will allow for what?

(see the answer key)

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