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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Narrative.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 20th century, what is the most popular form of literature, according to Culler?
(a) Novels.
(b) Plays.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Non-fiction.

2. By creating a vague story or lead character In literature, Culler suggests that the author hopes to achieve what response from the reader?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Projection.
(c) Creativity.
(d) All of these.

3. What type of literary work is "Jane Eyre"?
(a) Non-fiction.
(b) Expansive-fiction.
(c) Fiction.
(d) Narrative-fiction.

4. According to Chapter 2, "What is Literature and Does it Matter?" what makes up the bulk of written work prior to modern literature?
(a) Sermons.
(b) Prayers.
(c) Letters and sermons.
(d) Letters.

5. According to the majority of theorists, who has the power to determine what can be known as literature?
(a) Scholars.
(b) Professors.
(c) Readers.
(d) Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 6, what is the desired result after conflict within a novel?

2. According to studies, the majority of film and literature has been created from whose point of view?

3. According to Cullers in Chapter 6, what form of literature has been studied the most in the 20th century?

4. What adjective describes a narrator who knows everything, even thoughts of other characters?

5. According to Chapter 4, what is a secret message placed within the broader scope of a text?

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