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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II (1932-1935).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do volcanoes serve as, in "The Solar Anus"?
(a) The earth's anus.
(b) Mother earth's breasts.
(c) God's mouths.
(d) Penises.

2. For what field did Bataille go to school?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Renaissance art critic.
(c) Medieval librarian.
(d) Writer.

3. What did Bataille write while he was working?
(a) Articles on philosophy.
(b) Book reviews.
(c) Art criticism.
(d) A medieval romance.

4. When did George Bataille die?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1962.

5. What is classical utility theory inadequate to define, in Bataille's opinion?
(a) What is aesthetically valuable.
(b) The value of tranquility.
(c) The value of religious belief.
(d) What is useful to man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Bataille ride his bicycle for in "[Dream]"?

2. What principles does Bataille say men associate with height in "The Big Toe"?

3. What does Bataille say the eye causes?

4. How does Bataille describe his thinking in "Popular Front in the Street"?

5. What interrupts the road in "[Dream]"?

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