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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Great Family of Men," what is "The Family of Men" the author discusses?
(a) A painting.
(b) A film.
(c) A book of photography.
(d) A photography exhibit.

2. "A ____ decor complete with _____." How is this quote from Striptease finished?
(a) Venetian, gondola.
(b) British, lilies.
(c) Chinese, bamboo.
(d) Roman, ivy.

3. What is the main character's lover's name in "The Lady of the Camellias"?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Armande.
(c) Jean-Paul.
(d) Antoinne.

4. What is the subject of the headline mentioned in "Reading and Deciphering Myth"?
(a) The price of vegetables.
(b) The change in language.
(c) The effects of war.
(d) The price of milk.

5. "The relation which reunites the concept of the myth to its meaning is essentially a relation of ____." How is this quote from "The Form and the Concept" finished?
(a) Implication.
(b) Probability.
(c) Deformation.
(d) Exclamation.

6. What is an example of a class ritual in "The Bourgeoisie as a Joint-Stock Company"?
(a) A big wedding.
(b) Driving expensive automobiles.
(c) Extravagant parties.
(d) Exotic holidays.

7. The main character of "The Lady of the Camellias" cannot see herself as anything but "that of ornament in the museum of the _____." How is this quote finished?
(a) Masters.
(b) Sufferers.
(c) Readers.
(d) Care-givers.

8. In "Reading and Deciphering Myth" the author says the saluting soldier used as a reference in other sections is an example of what?
(a) French imperiality.
(b) French endurance.
(c) French attitude.
(d) French struggle.

9. What flowers does the author use to signify his passion in "Myth is a Semiological System"?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Orchids.
(d) Daisies.

10. What is one of the best methods against myth in "Myth as a Stolen Language"?
(a) Study the particular myth's need to exist.
(b) Obstruct the acknowledging of a myths purpose.
(c) Write against the need for the myth.
(d) Produce an artificial myth.

11. What is a "regressive semiological system," according to "Myth is a Stolen Language"?
(a) Classical literature.
(b) Modern art.
(c) Contemporary poetry.
(d) 20th century film.

12. The author says that the main character of "The Lady of the Camellias" lives in the awareness of what?
(a) Her selflessness.
(b) Her alienation.
(c) Her pride.
(d) Her selfishness.

13. In "Myth is a Type of Speech," the author claims that myth is a form. Which of the following is NOT something he says must be assigned to this form?
(a) Conditions of use.
(b) Cultural aspects to the object.
(c) Historical limits.
(d) Reintroduce society into it.

14. What is one of the functions of myth in "Myth is Depoliticized Speech"?
(a) Use objects.
(b) Talk about objects.
(c) Deny objects.
(d) Create objects.

15. Which type of photograph "suggests the tyranny of an ideal" in "Photography and Electoral Appeal"?
(a) A three quarter face.
(b) Profile.
(c) Full on.
(d) Close up.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Myth on the Left" what is the opposite of myth?

2. "Myth is not defined by _____." How is this quote from "Myth is a Type of Speech" finished?

3. What is the final example in "Plastic" of the material's infringement on nature?

4. Who is a producer of myths, as said in "Reading and Deciphering Myth"?

5. Which of the following is not part of the function of a myth in "Myth is a Semiological System"?

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