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