The Society Of The Spectacle by Guy Debord
  • 1. In which year was 'The Society of the Spectacle' published?
A) 1959
B) 1967
C) 1971
D) 1984
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Society of the Spectacle'?
A) Guy Debord
B) Herbert Marcuse
C) Marshall McLuhan
D) Jean Baudrillard
  • 3. What does Debord define as the 'spectacle'?
A) A visual performance art.
B) A type of advertising.
C) A form of mass entertainment.
D) A social relationship mediated by images.
  • 4. According to Debord, the spectacle is the result of what?
A) Advancements in technology.
B) The commodification of social life.
C) Increased political protests.
D) Cultural revitalization.
  • 5. What is the consequence of living in a society of the spectacle, according to Debord?
A) Greater community engagement.
B) Alienation from authentic experiences.
C) Increased political awareness.
D) Enhanced social connections.
  • 6. How does Debord view the role of media in society?
A) As a means for liberation.
B) As a tool for maintaining the spectacle.
C) As an unbiased informer.
D) As a catalyst for action.
  • 7. Debord's work is influenced by which philosophical tradition?
A) Marxism.
B) Structuralism.
C) Existentialism.
D) Postmodernism.
  • 8. What does Debord believe about individualism in a spectacle-driven society?
A) It leads to revolutionary change.
B) It is fully expressed and celebrated.
C) It is the primary form of activism.
D) It is subordinated to collective images.
  • 9. How does Debord suggest overcoming the effects of the spectacle?
A) By avoiding technology.
B) By promoting celebrity culture.
C) Through critical engagement and social struggle.
D) By embracing consumer culture.
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