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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section V - Chapter 3 113 -132.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eco uses the story of Superman as an allegory of America and suggests that he has need of returning to what from time to time?
(a) "Moment of Sorrow."
(b) "Room of Silence."
(c) "Fortress of Solitude."
(d) "Time of Joy."

2. What is the fourth type of Middle Ages presented by Eco in order to approach the subject in a disciplined way?
(a) The Middle Ages of Romanticism.
(b) The Middle Ages as the site of an ironical revisitation.
(c) The Middle Ages of philological reconstruction.
(d) The Middle Ages of national identities.

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

4. What refers to a series of wax museums found throughout the country that are famous for their attention to detail and for having some truly unique objects found nowhere else?
(a) Hall's of Fame.
(b) Science Museums.
(c) Ripley's Museums.
(d) Natural History Museums.

5. What refers to an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychologists to aid a client or patient in problems of living?
(a) Shock therapy.
(b) Psychotherapy.
(c) Hypnosis.
(d) Physical therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were a Marxist-Leninist terrorist group based in Italy and active, via a number of political assassinations, during the "Years of Lead"?

2. Eco discusses the current cultural fascination with the Middle Ages that he refers to as what?

3. What American film star was killed by the Manson family?

4. Eco compares cults to what, which he asserts have existed at least since the time of Christ?

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

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