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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) 1971
B) 1959
C) 1984
D) 1967
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Society of the Spectacle'?
A) Guy Debord
B) Herbert Marcuse
C) Jean Baudrillard
D) Marshall McLuhan
  • 3. What does Debord define as the 'spectacle'?
A) A social relationship mediated by images.
B) A form of mass entertainment.
C) A visual performance art.
D) A type of advertising.
  • 4. According to Debord, the spectacle is the result of what?
A) Advancements in technology.
B) Increased political protests.
C) Cultural revitalization.
D) The commodification of social life.
  • 5. What is the consequence of living in a society of the spectacle, according to Debord?
A) Enhanced social connections.
B) Increased political awareness.
C) Greater community engagement.
D) Alienation from authentic experiences.
  • 6. 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.
  • 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 is fully expressed and celebrated.
B) It is the primary form of activism.
C) It is subordinated to collective images.
D) It leads to revolutionary change.
  • 9. How does Debord suggest overcoming the effects of the spectacle?
A) By embracing consumer culture.
B) Through critical engagement and social struggle.
C) By avoiding technology.
D) By promoting celebrity culture.
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