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COURSE/MAJOR/SECTION: BSED ENGLISH 3-C DATE: 1/18/1015
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_B__1. What is the primary focus of traditional literary criticism?

A. The psychological background of the author B. The historical and moral context of the text
C. The cultural and political implications of the text D. The formal structure of the text

_C__2. Which school of thought emphasizes the "close reading" of a text to understand its meaning
and
structure?
A. Marxism B. Psychoanalytic Criticism
C. Formalism and New Criticism D. Postcolonial Criticism

_B__3. Who is considered a key figure in Marxist criticism for their focus on literature's relationship
with societal structures?
A. Sigmund Freud B. Karl Marx C. Jacques Derrida D. T.S. Eliot

_B__4. Which theory is most associated with the concept of "binary oppositions"?
A. Psychoanalytic Criticism B. Structuralism
C. Cultural Studies D. New Historicism

_C__5. New Historicism differs from traditional historicism because it focuses on which aspect of
texts?
A. A universal interpretation of themes
B. The psychological state of the author
C. The cultural and political context surrounding the text
D. The technical form and genre

_B__6. Postcolonial criticism primarily examines what aspect of literature?

A. Its stylistic elements
B. Its representation of colonial power and resistance
C. Its alignment with psychoanalytic principles
D. Its economic implications

_B__7. Which of the following theories explores the representation of gender and sexual identities in
literature?
A. Structuralism B. Queer Theory
C. Cultural Materialism D. Psychoanalytic Criticism

_C__8. In psychoanalytic criticism, which concept is central to understanding a character's motivations

and actions?
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A. The author's intentions B. Binary oppositions

C. The unconscious mind D. Socioeconomic class

_B__9. **Cultural studies is best described as: **

A. A formalist approach to analyzing a text’s structure
B. A multidisciplinary field exploring power dynamics within culture
C. A psychoanalytic exploration of human consciousness
D. A focus on historical interpretations of literary texts

_C__10. What is a defining feature of poststructuralism?

A. Its focus on linear interpretations of text
B. Its belief in fixed meanings within language
C. Its skepticism of universal truths and stable meanings
D. Its prioritization of economic analysis in literature

_B__11. What is the primary focus of psychoanalytic theory in literary criticism?

A. Examining the historical context of the text
B. Understanding the unconscious motives of characters and authors
C. Analyzing the economic influences on literature
D. Interpreting cultural and political ideologies in texts

_C__12. According to Freudian psychoanalytic theory, what is the "id"?

A. The moral conscience that guides behavior
B. The reality-oriented part of the psyche
C. The instinctual and unconscious part of the psyche driven by desires
D. The culturally conditioned aspect of the mind

_B__13. What is the primary contribution of Jacques Lacan to psychoanalytic criticism?

A. The concept of the Oedipus complex
B. The introduction of "The Mirror Stage" and its role in identity formation
C. The focus on economic and class structures in literature
D. The exploration of binary oppositions in texts

_B__14. How does psychoanalytic criticism approach symbolism in literature?

A. By analyzing the historical significance of symbols
B. By interpreting symbols as manifestations of unconscious desires and fears
C. By identifying political and cultural influences on the symbols
D. By focusing solely on their structural function in the text

_C__15. Which of the following best describes the concept of repression in psychoanalytic theory?
A. A deliberate choice to forget past experiences
B. A process where societal norms are reinforced through language
C. The unconscious exclusion of distressing thoughts or desires from awareness
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D. The influence of cultural materialism on human behavior

_B__16. You are analyzing a poem and focusing on its structure, rhyme scheme, and use of imagery
without considering the author's intent or historical context. Which school of thought are you
applying?
A. Marxism B. Formalism and New Criticism
C. Structuralism D. Poststructuralism

_C__17. While analyzing a novel, you examine how the story reflects class struggles and the power
dynamics between the wealthy and the working class. Which approach are you using?
A. Traditional Literary Criticism B. New Criticism
C. Marxism and Critical Theory D. Structuralism

_A__18. If you analyze a text by identifying recurring patterns and structures, such as myths or
archetypes, across various works of literature, which theory are you applying?
A. Structuralism B. Marxism C. Poststructuralism D. Formalism

D 19. When interpreting a text, you challenge the fixed meaning of its language and explore the
instability of its symbols and meanings. Which theory does this approach reflect?
A. Traditional Literary Criticism B. Formalism and New Criticism
C. Marxism and Critical Theory D. Poststructuralism

A 20. You critique a literary work by considering its alignment with moral and historical values,
focusing on how the author’s context shapes the narrative. Which school of thought are you
employing?
A. Traditional Literary Criticism B. Structuralism
C. New Criticism D. Poststructuralism

B 21. Imagine you are developing a research paper using New Historicism. What type of question
would best guide your analysis?
A. How does this text reflect universal human experiences?
B. What is the historical and cultural context that influenced this text, and how does the text,
in turn, reflect or shape that context?
C. What formal techniques are used to construct the narrative?
D. How does the author’s biography influence the themes of the work?

_B__22. You are tasked with writing a critique of a novel from a postcolonial perspective. What
central question would shape your analysis?
A. How does the text depict the economic systems within its setting?
B. How does the text represent the cultural encounters between colonizers and the colonized?
C. How does the text align with traditional Western literary conventions?
D. How does the text reflect the unconscious mind of its characters?
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_B__23. Design a gender-focused analysis of a literary work. Which question would drive your
critique?
A. How does the text use language to construct meaning?
B. How are traditional gender roles reinforced or challenged within the narrative?
C. What archetypes are present in the work, and how do they shape the story?
D. How does the text reflect its historical era's economic conditions?

_B__24. You are creating a cultural studies analysis of a popular TV show. What would be the most
relevant guiding question?
A. How does the show’s narrative conform to classical storytelling structures?
B. How does the show reflect and shape contemporary social norms, ideologies, and power
structures?
C. What specific historical events influenced the production of this show?
D. How do the characters’ unconscious motivations drive the plot?

_B__25. If you were to analyze a novel through the lens of Ethnic Studies, what question would best
shape your approach?
A. How does the text explore the economic struggles of the working class?
B. How does the text represent the experiences, identities, and voices of marginalized ethnic
communities?
C. How does the text adhere to traditional narrative structures?
D. How does the text depict universal psychological archetypes?