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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II - Chapter I pages 31-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the third realm of hyper reality discussed by Eco in "Travels in Hyper Reality"?
(a) Religion.
(b) Nature.
(c) Art and museums.
(d) The theatre.

2. What fake aspect was built to house the Ringling Museum of Art?
(a) Ripley's Museums.
(b) The Bellagio.
(c) The big top.
(d) The Palazzo.

3. What does Eco suggest serve as a museum of memories for Superman?
(a) The city lights.
(b) Robots.
(c) Figurines.
(d) Newspaper clippings.

4. Where was the first Six Flags established?
(a) Phoenix, Arizona.
(b) Denver, Colorado.
(c) Arlington, Texas.
(d) Gurnee, Illinois.

5. What is the second realm of hyper reality discussed by Eco in "Travels in Hyper Reality"?
(a) Television.
(b) Art and museums.
(c) Nature.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eco proposes that all use of hyper reality is an attempt to create a monument or a permanent structure that will allow for what?

2. Eco asserts that nature is a victim of what by way of zoos and aquariums?

3. Eco suggests of religion that these monuments that are being created are a form of timelessness that satisfies human desire for what?

4. The Getty Museum is described by Eco as maintaining a fierce discipline towards faithful historic presentation of authentic works of art in what way?

5. Where is Umberto Eco from?

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