1. The phrase “read against the grain” implies
a. exposing sexism in literary texts. b. ignoring conventions and preconceptions. c. focusing on content rather than form. d. avoiding political correctness. 2. Barthes's modern scriptor is
a. synonymous with “Author”, as traditionally conceived. b. the prototypical avant-garde writer. c. acritic as well as a writer. d. simultaneous with the text. 3. What is a co-text?
a. Non-literary texts that can be useful in analyzing literary texts. b. Another literary text by the same author. c. Another literary text from the same period. d. An abridged edition of an original text. 4. The adjective patriarchal suggests
a. discrimination exclusive to private spheres. b. power relations among men only. c. male authority and sexual inequality. d. original contributions by male writers. 5. Cixous's écriture feminine is conceptually closest to
a. Showalter's feminine phase. b. so-called social feminism. c. Kristeva's semiotic aspect of language. d. Kristeva's symbolic aspect of language. 6. Said argues that Orientalism portrays the East as
a. the West's “Other”. b. culturally vibrant and energetic. c. a model of spirituality. d. underdeveloped but morally superior. 7. The poem “12 O'clock News” echoes the language of
a. Biblical psalms. b. children's literature. c. traditional elegies. d. spoken journalism. 8. Why does Mrs. Pontellier like and trust Mademoiselle Reisz?
a. She is an experienced artist who can appreciate Edna's paintings. b. She mediates between Edna and her husband. c. She is very fond of Edna's children. d. She is independent, unconventional and artistic.
