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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I (1927-1930).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what field did Bataille go to school?
(a) Medieval librarian.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Writer.
(d) Renaissance art critic.

2. What film does Bataille cite in "The Eye"?
(a) L'Age d'Or.
(b) The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.
(c) Andalusian Dog.
(d) That Obscure Object of Desire.

3. How did Bataille rebel against his father?
(a) By running away from home.
(b) By quitting school.
(c) By taking lovers.
(d) By becoming a Protestant.

4. What principles does Bataille say men associate with the feet in "The Big Toe"?
(a) Labor and evil.
(b) Powerlessness and subservience.
(c) Evil and dark.
(d) Subversion and power.

5. What claim does Bataille discuss in "The Deviations of Nature"?
(a) That nothing is more horrifying than man.
(b) That nothing is more horrifying that carnival freaks.
(c) That nothing is more horrifying than snakes.
(d) That nothing is more horrifying than rats at carnivals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bataille say the eye causes?

2. What are the rats doing in "[Dream]"?

3. What was the "Acephale" group's primary purpose?

4. How does Bataille describe his father?

5. How does Bataille describe the Mithraic cult ritual of the sun in "Rotten Sun"?

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