Deconstruction: Important Texts Quiz
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Deconstruction? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. For Paul de Man, which little word was the most important used in Baudelaire's "Correspondances"?
"others"
"perfumes"
"letters"
"like"
Q. Which of the following is considered Deconstruction's Bible?
The Old Testament
Martin Heidegger's Being and Time
Jacques Derrida's Acts of Religion
Jacques Derrida's Of Grammatology
Q. Which of the following accusations plagued Deconstruction since its founding?
womanizing
careless writing
bad politics
poor fashion sense
Q. Which of the following pop stars gives voice to deconstructionist principles, according to Shmoop? (Hint: think 80s hits.)
Madonna
Michael Jackson
Stevie Wonder
Cyndi Lauper
Q. According to Derrida, does a letter always arrive at its destination?
Yes
No
Yes and No
It depends what you mean by "arrive."