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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Performative Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to theorists, how many people are required to obtain multiple interpretations of a text?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

2. What nationality was Rousseau?
(a) French.
(b) British.
(c) African.
(d) Russian.

3. In Culler's opinion, to what is rhetoric related?
(a) Exaggeration.
(b) Poetics.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Blasphemy.

4. According to Culler, what do many novels teach about heartache?
(a) It is part of life.
(b) It is fleeting.
(c) It is not common.
(d) It is the end of life.

5. According to contemporary theorists, epic poetry has had what type of effect on culture?
(a) All of these.
(b) Medium impact.
(c) Significant impact.
(d) Little impact.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 6, what do readers seem to enjoy in narratives?

2. What, according to Culler, is unique about cultural studies?

3. Many theorists believe that understanding the meaning of words in a text is ___________.

4. Rousseau was concerned that what form of communication could be easily misinterpreted?

5. How old is modern literature?

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