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QUIZ 16 - CURTIS AND ERION - SOUTH PARK AND THE OPEN SOCIETY: Interestingly, Curtis and Erion note that South Park presents ‘extremist’ views, even if only caricatured, in order to understand and? Critique and ridicule their claims South Park's strategy to challenge the political views of extremists is to? A Present their ideas as extreme and mock their ideas B. Encourage documentary-cartoon analysis Arguably, South Parks' steadfast approach to criticizing unrelentingly all political and social issues results in it often fighting against? A. Christianity B. Oprah Winfrey C. Censorship D. Freedom of Speech Curtis and Erion analyze South Park using ideas & concepts from? A. Popper B. Manheim C. Redenback D. Reiner To mock liberal left-wingers, South Park routinely uses these as a stand-in or to personalize those political viewpoints? A. The Clintons B. Feminists, anti-racists and pre-modemists C. Bernie Sanders supporters D. Hollywood celebrities South Park is a A. Game show B. Family drama C. Political cartoon D. Religious charity According to Popper, a 'closed society' is one in which? A. Everyone is encouraged to rationally reflect on social issues B. New immigrants are not allowed and deported C. Citizens are encouraged freedom of speech to challenge social conventions D. Criticism of social customs is not permitted but resisted JACK QUESTIONS - Quiz 14 According to Popper, an 'open society' is one in which? A. Rational reflection is punished by exile B. Citizens must use violence to change politics C. Everyone is encouraged to snitch on their friends who favour freedom of speech D. Taboos, rules, political values and laws can be critiqued and changed Arguably, South Parks' steadfast approach to criticizing unrelentingly all political and social issues results in it often fighting against? A. Christianity B. Censorship Downloaded by Henna Lota (hennalota@hotmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|10906774

C. Freedom of Speech D. Oprah Winfrey Curtis and Erion note that South Park particularly chooses to? A. Ridicule religion, especially religious extremists B. Encourage joining Hollywood celebrities' political causes C. Conform to prevailing views about political correctness D. Censor itself from addressing the most controversial issues Curtis and Erion note that South Park particularly chooses to? A. Regularly mock Hollywood celebrities (I put this and got perfect - Jomana) B. Censor itself from addressing the most controversial issues C. Boycott network television for its lack of diversity and wage gap D. Reaffirm the importance of religion What is Cartman's famous phrase related to showing and mocking totalitarian or fascistic tendencies? A. It's on Witches! B. Respect my authorita! C. Who's all y'all's Daddy?! D. OMG, you killed Kenny! The main religious organization that has been extensively ridiculed in South Park is? A. Buddhism B. Scientology C. Islam D. Hinduism South Park's strategy to challenge the political views of extremists is to? A. Present their ideas as extreme and mock their ideas B. Encourage documentary-cartoon analysis C. Argue the opposing view D. Provide a platform for fanatics to rationally present their positions Curtis and Erion suggest South Park creators Parker and Stone would agree with Popper that? A. Marijuana should be legalized B. Totalitarian tendencies are a threat to democracy C. Anti-fa and White-nationalist groups should not be mocked on their show D. Hippies are providing important social critique against the totalizing capitalist system Who is not a key character in South Park? A. Cartman B. Prof C. Kenny D. Stan Interestingly, Curtis and Erion note that South Park presents 'extremist' views, even if only caricatured, in order to understand and? A. Critique and ridicule their claims B. Defend and support their ideas C. Brainwash their audience D. Academically analyze their validity Downloaded by Henna Lota (hennalota@hotmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|10906774

To mock liberal left-wingers, South Park routinely uses these as a stand-in or to personalize those political viewpoints? A. Feminists, anti-racists and pre-modernists B. Bernie Sanders supporters C. The Clintons D. Hollywood celebrities While filled with juvenile humour, offensive vulgarity, and inane cartoon-style, Rushkoff would suggest South Park provides? A. Political outlets for the most marginalized B. Sophisticated social criticism C. Satirical political affirmation D. Pant-splitting jokes JACK QUESTIONS - Quiz 17 Costello & Worcester note while lots of books are written to analyze superheroes and politics, but this has not been picked up in analysis by? A. Political Scientists B. Anthropologists C. Engineers D. Sociologists According to Costello & Worcester note readers & viewers of superheroes' stories appear to politically lean toward which political configuration of American states? A. Gray B. Red C. Purple D. Blue According to Costello & Worcester, readers & viewers of superheroes' stories appear to politically lean? A. Fascist B. Liberal C. Neosocialist D. Neoconservative According to Costello & Worcester, superheroes challenge the boundary between? A. The Law and Order B. Lawlessness and the Law C. The Law and Justice. D. Peace and War According to Costello & Worcester, superheroes connect the political relationship between ideology, power and? A. Neoconservatism B. Economic relations C. Popular culture D. Political culture According to Costello & Worcester, superheroes connect the political relationship between Downloaded by Henna Lota (hennalota@hotmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|10906774

ideology, political culture and? A. Social connections B. Power C. Economic exploitation D. Neoliberalism According to Costello & Worcester, superheroes deal with the debates about life under? A. Austerity B. The Gilded Age C. Medieval ages D. Modernity According to Costello & Worcester, superheroes have always been politically engaged by regular engagement with all EXCEPT? A. Law enforcement B. Elected officials C. Politicians D. Firefighters According to Costello & Worcester, while the state has legitimate authority over people, superheroes express people's? A. Hatred for lawyers and judges B. Hope for justice through the use of superpowers C. Absolute trust in law enforcement D. Desire for justice when legal processes are insufficient JACK QUESTIONS - Quiz 18 According to Williams, the major event that fashioned modern day representations of superheroes is? A. War in Vietnam B. Watergate C. The Cold War D. World War II According to Williams, superheroes' motivations to do good, seek justice, etc., used to be linked to shared motivation of? A. Impartiality B. Altruism C. Injustice D. Xenophobia Concerning the Superfriends, Williams asserts the Legion of Doom represented? A. A universal political system B. An authoritarian fantasy C. An ethical political federation D. A despotic community regime According to Williams, superhero narratives reflect? A. Economic uncertainty B. Social values Downloaded by Henna Lota (hennalota@hotmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|10906774

C. Social injustices D. Hatred of freedom and power Williams asserts that the Justice League shows self-doubt of superheroes which reflect the burden and isolation felt by? A. Germany B. Middle Eastern states C. France D. America Williams asserts that post-Cold War America's concerns about power, burden and isolation were reflected in the? A. Silver Age Heroes B. Superheroes C. Justice League D. Spiderverse Williams' study of superheroes connects superheroes to American values in? A. Justice policy B. Sociology of mythology C. Cultural history D. Foreign policy QUIZ 15 -DOYLE - SIMPSONS - CHECK THESE - 3/5 Greene suggests The Simpson satirizes the American Dream by Simpson can be successful in spite of being a/an? A. Middle-class nuclear biomedical engineer B. Overachieving nuclear power plant safety inspector C. Productive and educated employee D. Slothful, stupid American worker Greene suggest that The Simpsons as a family are used to satirize the life and experiences of? A. White-collar and Post-modern classes B . Middle- and Working-classes C. Professional and Pink-collar classes D. Rich and Upper-classes Greene notes Homer Simpson’s life and success may challenge the assumptions of limited intelligence and lack of motivation of? A. Upper class B. Working-class C. Middle-class D. Canadians Greene contrasts The Simpsons to all of the following EXCEPT? A. Jetsons B. Rocky and Bullwinkle C. Wait ‘Til Your Father Get Home D. Flintstones Marc argues The Simpsons political satire suggests American lower-classes are? a. Xenophobic and jingoistic Greene argues that The Simpson’s vacation episodes don’t challenge American stereotypes but reinforce? Downloaded by Henna Lota (hennalota@hotmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|10906774

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