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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III (1936-1939).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interrupts the road in "[Dream]"?
(a) Fishermen.
(b) Construction workers.
(c) Rats and vermin.
(d) Children.

2. What is the significance of the obelisk in "The Obelisk"?
(a) It stands for the sovereign.
(b) It represents captured glory.
(c) It represents the ruling party.
(d) It organizes space by looming over it.

3. Which of the following does Bataille NOT use as an example of unproductive expenditure without value beyond itself?
(a) Public gardens.
(b) War.
(c) Luxuries.
(d) Art.

4. How does Bataille describe producing and selling in "The Use Value of D. A. F. de Sade"?
(a) As consumptive phases.
(b) As excretory phases.
(c) As revolutionary phases.
(d) As primitive phases.

5. What does Bataille say is the only religion for fascists?
(a) Power.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Race.
(d) Technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Bataille being punished for in "[Dream]"?

2. When did Bataille publish "W.C."?

3. Whom does Bataille say can never touch the reality of earth?

4. What are the rats doing in "[Dream]"?

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

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