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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 does the title of "The Solar Anus" refer to?
(a) The source of all matter.
(b) The passage out of purgatory.
(c) The regeneration of the universe in stars that eat planets.
(d) The blinding effect of seeing a girl's anus.

2. What was the subject of Bataille's first pamphlet?
(a) Criticism of his father.
(b) Praise of Cathedral Notre Dame des Reims.
(c) Praise of his mother.
(d) Criticism of his religion.

3. What are the rats doing in "[Dream]"?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Eating each other.
(c) Eating garbage.
(d) Trying to bite.

4. What does Bataille say scientists said about the dialectic?
(a) It was demonstrated in evolution.
(b) It was the one true science.
(c) It was a matter of faith.
(d) It was incompatible with science.

5. What form does Bataille take after being a boy in "[Dream]"?
(a) An American gentleman.
(b) A girl.
(c) A priest.
(d) A butcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What approaches to Hegel's philosophy did Nicolai Hartmann compare?

2. How do philosophers use natural forms, in "The Language of Flowers"?

3. Where did Bataille work until 1942?

4. In whose hands does Bataille describe conspicuous consumption as a tool?

5. What does the homogeneous part of society purchase?

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