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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. 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.

2. What refers to an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychologists to aid a client or patient in problems of living?
(a) Hypnosis.
(b) Psychotherapy.
(c) Physical therapy.
(d) Shock therapy.

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

4. Eco proposes that tourists at Disney must have a certain passivity and behave as what in order to enjoy themselves?
(a) Wild animals.
(b) Consumers.
(c) Children.
(d) Robots.

5. Where is the J. Paul Getty Museum located?
(a) Los Angeles, California.
(b) Malibu, California.
(c) San Jose, California.
(d) Sacramento, California.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What refers to the study of signs and sign processes, indication, designation, likeness, analogy, metaphor, symbolism, signification, and communication?

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

5. Eco asserts that America is a country that is fixated on realism, even to the point of obtaining "real" what?

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