Question 1

The main proponents of post-structuralism
A)jacques derrida
B)jaques lacan
C)michel foucault
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

All the above individuals, Jacques Derrida, Jacques Lacan, and Michel Foucault, are considered main proponents of post-structuralism, each contributing significantly to the development of the theory in their respective fields.

Question 2

Who are the most prominent theoretician and practitioner of 'Deconstruction'
A)husserl
B)derrida
C)barthes
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Jacques Derrida is the most prominent figure associated with Deconstruction, both as its theoretician and practitioner.

Question 3

The linguist generally associated with the initiation of 'Structuralism' as a movement is:
A)ferdinand de saussure
B)simon blackburn,
C)noam chomsky
D)levi-strauss

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand de Saussure is considered the father of structuralism, having laid the groundwork for the movement with his ideas on language structure and semiotics.

Question 4

Which of the following critics is associated with post-structuralism rather than structuralism
A)michel foucault
B)vladimir propp
C)roman jacobson
D)jacques lacan

Accepted Answer

Michel Foucault is associated with post-structuralism, which critiques and builds upon structuralism, whereas Vladimir Propp and Roman Jakobson are more closely associated with structuralism. Jacques Lacan, while initially influenced by structuralism, is also considered a post-structuralist due to his later work.

Question 5

Post-structuralism is a movement that came to prominence first during the 1960s. the movement was basically a response against:
A)colonialism
B)humanism
C)structuralism
D)post-colonialism. 6.theoretician who applied structuralism to literary texts and such cultural artifacts is

Accepted Answer

Post-structuralism emerged as a critical response to structuralism, challenging its assumptions about the ability to identify universal structures that underpin all human activity. It questioned the fixed meanings and binary oppositions that structuralism often relied upon, emphasizing instead the instability of meaning and the complexity of power relations within language and culture.

Question 6

The general science of sign is known as
A)philology
B)linguistics
C)semiology
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Semiology, also known as semiotics, is the study of signs, symbols, and signification. It is the science that investigates how meaning is created and communicated.

Question 7

The concept of 'Metalanguage' was mentioned in:
A)the death of the author
B)elements of semiology
C)lecture series
D)elements of semiology.

Accepted Answer

The concept of 'Metalanguage' was mentioned in "Elements of Semiology".

Question 8

The Open Work was created by:
A)ronald barthes
B)umberto eco
C)lévi-strauss
D)jacques derrida

Accepted Answer

"The Open Work" is a seminal book by Umberto Eco, first published in Italian in 1962 as "Opera Aperta." Eco explores the idea that a work of art is not a finished product but an interactive process involving the audience.

Question 9

The concept of 'Metalanguage' was developed by:
A)derrida
B)levi-strauss
C)searle
D)barthes

Accepted Answer

Roland Barthes, a French literary theorist and philosopher, is known for his work on semiotics and the concept of metalanguage, which refers to a language or symbols used to describe or analyze another language.

Question 10

Speech and Phenomenon is written by
A)roland barthes
B)julia kristeva
C)jacques derrida
D)foucault

Accepted Answer

"Speech and Phenomenon" is a work by Jacques Derrida, a key figure in post-structuralism and deconstruction.

Question 11

The Death of the Author is the work of
A)roland barthe
B)julia kristeva
C)jacques derrida
D)foucault

Accepted Answer

"The Death of the Author" is an essay written by Roland Barthes that argues against traditional literary criticism's practice of incorporating the intentions and biographical context of an author in the interpretation of a text.

Question 12

One of the key terms in Derrida's thought is
A)good writing
B)structuralism
C)difference
D)presence

Accepted Answer

Derrida's concept of "différance" is a central term in his thought, emphasizing the fluidity of meaning and the deferment of presence in language.

Question 13

Post-structuralism gets connected most commonly to structuralism. Nevertheless, it also gets related to another literary movement which is:
A)postmodernism
B)post-colonialism
C)colonial literature
D)neoclassicism

Accepted Answer

Post-structuralism is often associated with postmodernism as both challenge traditional narratives and structures, emphasizing the instability of meaning and the role of language in shaping reality.

Question 14

The concept which establishes an association between post-structuralism and postmodernism is:
A)structuralism
B)classicism
C)common literary beliefs
D)humanism

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept which establishes an association between...

Question 15

Derrida calls 'preference for presence over absence' as
A)illusion
B)prejudice
C)metaphysics of presence
D)first principle

Accepted Answer

Derrida refers to the 'preference for presence over absence' as the "metaphysics of presence," which is a critique of Western philosophy's emphasis on the concept of presence as the most immediate and true form of reality.

Question 16

Post-structuralism, as a movement, developed in:
A)england
B)france
C)italy
D)austria

Accepted Answer

Post-structuralism developed in France during the late 1960s, with thinkers such as Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, and Roland Barthes contributing to its foundational ideas.

Question 17

Where did logical positivism originate
A)italy & germany
B)austria & america
C)austria & germany
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Logical positivism originated in Austria and Germany, primarily associated with the Vienna Circle in Austria and further developed by philosophers and scientists in Germany.

Question 18

Author of The New Science
A)jean baudrillard
B)giambattista vico
C)jean-françois lyotard
D)jean jacques rousseau

Accepted Answer

Giambattista Vico was the author of "The New Science" (Scienza Nuova), which is a work of philosophy published in 1725. This work is significant for its role in the development of the philosophy of history and for its influence on later thinkers.

Question 19

Jacques Derrida cannonballed into the American academy with this paper, in 1966:
A)"the purveyor of truth"
B)"seminar on 	he purloined letter"
C)"structure, sign, and play in the discourse of the human sciences"
D)"can the subaltern speak?" jacques derrida\s of grammatology explains:

Accepted Answer

Jacques Derrida's paper "Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences" was presented at a conference at Johns Hopkins University in 1966, marking a significant moment in introducing his deconstructive approach to the American academic scene.

Question 20

Jacques Derrida's Of Grammatology explains:
A)theory of "writing"
B)issues with jacques lacan
C)plan for world domination
D)the grammar of modern klingon

Accepted Answer

Of Grammatology by Jacques Derrida is a foundational text in the field of deconstruction, where he introduces and explains the theory of "writing" or "écriture" in a broad sense, challenging traditional Western metaphysics and its logocentrism.

Quiz 1: Exploring Post-Structuralism and Related Literary Movements

The main proponents of post-structuralism

Who are the most prominent theoretician and practitioner of 'Deconstruction'

The linguist generally associated with the initiation of 'Structuralism' as a movement is:

Which of the following critics is associated with post-structuralism rather than structuralism

Post-structuralism is a movement that came to prominence first during the 1960s. the movement was basically a response against:

The general science of sign is known as

The concept of 'Metalanguage' was mentioned in:

The Open Work was created by:

The concept of 'Metalanguage' was developed by:

Speech and Phenomenon is written by

The Death of the Author is the work of

One of the key terms in Derrida's thought is

Post-structuralism gets connected most commonly to structuralism. Nevertheless, it also gets related to another literary movement which is:

The concept which establishes an association between post-structuralism and postmodernism is:

Derrida calls 'preference for presence over absence' as

Post-structuralism, as a movement, developed in:

Where did logical positivism originate

Author of The New Science

Jacques Derrida cannonballed into the American academy with this paper, in 1966:

Jacques Derrida's Of Grammatology explains: