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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to "Myth as a Stolen Language," language cannot possibly be realistic or what?
(a) Changed.
(b) Used.
(c) Unrealistic.
(d) Avoided.

2. Myth is an inflexion, not what according to "Reading and Deciphering Myth"?
(a) An ability nor a reaction.
(b) A fact nor a reality.
(c) An attitude nor an opinion.
(d) A lie nor a confession.

3. According to the author, what is striptease to France?
(a) Sinful.
(b) Celebrated.
(c) Hidden.
(d) Nationalized.

4. What is the second point the author makes of the science of semiology in "Myth as a Semiological System"?
(a) "Studies the separation of an object to its signification."
(b) "Studies significations apart from their content."
(c) "Studies objects different from their implied affections in a culture."
(d) "Studies the aspects of speech and meaning in a verbal object."

5. In "The New Citroen" what is the modern equivalent of great Gothic cathedrals?
(a) Skyscrapers.
(b) Subways.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Cars.

6. In "Myth is a Type of Speech" what happens to certain objects that become prey to mythical speech?
(a) They disappear, and other objects take their place.
(b) They are only reencountered by scholars.
(c) They are forgotten, they have no place in modernity.
(d) They eventually will recirculate.

7. "The _____ of myth presents itself in an ambiguous way." How is this quote from "The Form and the Concept" finished?
(a) User.
(b) Creator.
(c) Speaker.
(d) Signifier.

8. What is the final example in "Plastic" of the material's infringement on nature?
(a) It use in child birthing.
(b) Its contamination of food.
(c) Production of plastic aortas.
(d) Artificial plants.

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

10. Which of the following is not an animal the lion will not share his hunted food with in "The Form and the Concept."
(a) A cow.
(b) A heifer.
(c) A goat.
(d) A sheep.

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

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

13. Which of the following is not part of the function of a myth in "Myth is a Semiological System"?
(a) "It points out and it notifies."
(b) "It imposes it on us."
(c) "It makes us understand something."
(d) "It defines something as meaningful."

14. Which of the following is not a significant unit or synthesis mentioned by the author in "Myth is a Type of Speech"?
(a) Speech.
(b) Linguistics.
(c) Discourse.
(d) Language.

15. Plastic is "ubiquity made ____." How is this quote from "Plastic" finished?
(a) Affordable.
(b) Modern.
(c) Simple.
(d) Visible.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "The Form and the Concept" what is the second term of the system in Freud?

2. How does "Myth as Stolen Language" conclude?

3. "______, myth is on the right." How is this quote finished?

4. In "The Bourgeoisie as a Joint-Stock Company," what is the characterization of an unchanging humanity?

5. In "The Form and the Concept" a complete image would do what to myth?

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