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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, What Is Literature and Does It Matter?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In English literature, many lead characters were written in order to inspire ______________.
(a) Sequels.
(b) Aspiration.
(c) Nostalgia.
(d) Empathy.

2. According to Foucault, what form of communication had power over social ideals?
(a) Literature.
(b) Letters.
(c) Online resources.
(d) The newspaper.

3. In Chapter 1, "What is Theory?" Culler defines theory as the opportunity to __________.
(a) Guess.
(b) Wonder.
(c) Speculate.
(d) All of these.

4. In Chapter 2, what does fiction aim to achieve?
(a) A fictional relationship with the world.
(b) A true account of historical moments.
(c) An accurate portrayal of emotions.
(d) A fictional relationship with God.

5. In "The History of Sexuality," what was used as a blanket term to describe all aspects related to sexuality?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Sex.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Procreation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality was Rousseau?

2. Culler reports that people in the 19th century believed that the "true nature" of an individual could be found in his ___________.

3. Theory rarely results in __________, according to Culler.

4. How old is modern literature?

5. Literature as an aesthetic object attempts to encourage the reader to explore a relationship between _____________.

(see the answer key)

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