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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III Chapter 2 pgs 59-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Eco assert that Disney suggests that the imitation of reality is so accurate that reality pales in comparison?
(a) Auto-astronomic technology.
(b) Auto-animatronic technology.
(c) Audio-animatronic technology.
(d) Audio-astronomic technology.

3. What does Eco define as the fear of open or white space that is remedied by filling an entire piece of art with excessive detail in a neurotic fashion?
(a) Brush mania.
(b) Psychopainthic.
(c) Horror vacui.
(d) Particle overload.

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

5. What does Eco define as mini representations of a particular location or scene?
(a) Croquet.
(b) Crepes.
(c) Creche.
(d) Chalice.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Ego proposes that our fascination with the Middle Ages is related to a desire to do what?

4. According to Eco, hyper reality serves to confuse the boundaries of what?

5. When did the Western Roman Empire fall?

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