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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VI - Chapter 4 133-158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who publishes Superman Comics?
(a) Viz Media.
(b) AC Comics.
(c) DC Comics.
(d) IDW Publishing.

2. What refers to the study of signs and sign processes, indication, designation, likeness, analogy, metaphor, symbolism, signification, and communication?
(a) Semiotics.
(b) Metalogics.
(c) Signotics.
(d) Analitics.

3. In "City of Robots," Eco asserts that in America there are cities that are created purely for what?
(a) Devastation.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Money making.
(d) Hope.

4. In addition to the organized religions, Eco proposes that there is also what for those who have been somewhat on the margins of society?
(a) Anonymous churches.
(b) Silent worship.
(c) A "new religiosity."
(d) Spiritual beliefs.

5. What is the name of the cult which Jim Jones founded?
(a) The Church of Abraham.
(b) The Temple of Peace.
(c) The People's Temple.
(d) The Commoner's Church.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what country did Che Guevara head a massive revolution?

4. Where was Marshall McLuhan born?

5. What does Eco suggest serve as a museum of memories for Superman?

(see the answer key)

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