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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II (1932-1935).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bataille say the theory of conspicuous consumption is used for?
(a) Preserving segregation between rich and poor.
(b) Giving the poor opportunities.
(c) Melting different cultures together in America.
(d) Keeping the poor weak.

2. What does Bataille say the eye causes?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Despair.
(c) Desire.
(d) Reverence.

3. What does Bataille claim the world is in "The Solar Anus"?
(a) Farce.
(b) Parody.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Comedy.

4. Where was Bataille born?
(a) Paris.
(b) Reims.
(c) Pau.
(d) Nancy.

5. When was "Acephale" published?
(a) 1931 to 1944.
(b) 1942 to 1946.
(c) 1936 to 1939.
(d) 1933 to 1937.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were Bataille's feelings for Breton?

3. When is the 'me' free to accept individuality and transcendence, in Bataille's opinion in "Sacrifices"?

4. What was the subject of Bataille's first pamphlet?

5. What does Bataille say scientists said about the dialectic?

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