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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. Eco asserts that America has its own "Fortresses of Solitude" and it is the realm in which what is found?
(a) Hyper reality.
(b) Black holes.
(c) Hermits.
(d) Prisoners.

2. Who created Superman?
(a) Darwyn Cooke.
(b) Jerry Siegal.
(c) Gail Simone.
(d) Mike Mignola.

3. Who publishes Superman Comics?
(a) Viz Media.
(b) IDW Publishing.
(c) DC Comics.
(d) AC Comics.

4. Where is Disneyland Park located?
(a) Long Beach, California.
(b) Anaheim, California.
(c) Bakersfield, California.
(d) San Diego, California.

5. One of the effects of zoos and aquariums, according to Eco, is that animals have been erroneously what?
(a) Humanized.
(b) Confined.
(c) Civilized.
(d) Humiliated.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Eco suggests of religion that these monuments that are being created are a form of timelessness that satisfies human desire for what?

4. Where is the Ringling Museum of Art located?

5. Where is Umberto Eco from?

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