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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I (1927-1930).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Bataille refer to as untouchables in "Psychological Structure of Fascism"?
(a) The workers.
(b) The rich.
(c) The sovereign.
(d) The impoverished.

2. What was Bataille afraid of as a child?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Spiders.
(c) The Rain.
(d) Rats.

3. What were Bataille's feelings for Breton?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Supplication.

4. Where did "[Dream]" originate?
(a) In Bataille's imagination.
(b) In Bataille's marriage.
(c) In Bataille's psychoanalysis.
(d) In Bataille's childhood obsession with eyes.

5. What did Breton call Bataille?
(a) A dubious genius.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A incremental writing whore.
(d) An excremental philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Breton's response to Bataille?

2. What does the title of "The Solar Anus" refer to?

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

4. How does Bataille describe his work?

5. What did Bataille say about his book "W.C."?

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