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Pictorial Essay: Ways of Seeing Women

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Question 1

Who is the German critic and philosopher mentioned on page 17 as the source for many ideas in the preceding essay?

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Question 2

What is the title of Walter Benjamin's essay referenced on page 17?

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Question 3

In what English collection is Walter Benjamin's essay 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' available, according to the text?

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Question 4

According to the advertisement on page 20, the New Ladder-Stops in sheerest seamfree stockings provide up to how much more wear?

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Question 5

What type of color are Almay's new lipsticks described as in the advertisement on page 20?

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Question 6

For which type of skin is the product Cooltan specifically made, as stated in its advertisement?

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Question 7

What is the advertised effect of using Cooltan under the sun?

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Question 8

Besides cream and oil, what is the third form of Cooltan mentioned in the advertisement?

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Question 9

What specific flavor of Frank Cooper's soup is highlighted in the advertisement on page 20?

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Question 10

According to the advertisement on page 20, which of these is NOT a flavor of Frank Cooper's soup?

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Question 11

Wolsey's Top Secret tights are advertised as being for what group of people?

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Question 12

What is the slogan for the product 'Vedo' as shown in the advertisement on page 21?

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Question 13

The pictorial essay in Chapter 2 juxtaposes images from art history, such as nudes, with what other category of imagery?

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Question 14

What is the advertised price for a tin of Frank Cooper's soup as stated on page 20?

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Question 15

What claim is made about the benefit of the stronger sun-screening agent in Cooltan?

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Question 16

What does the Cooltan advertisement on page 20 say the product does for your skin to prevent peeling?

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Question 17

The advertisement for Wolsey's tights on page 20 uses the product name 'Top Secret'. What specific item of clothing are these tights marketed as being an alternative to?

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Question 18

How long before the book's publication was Walter Benjamin's essay written, according to the note on page 17?

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Question 19

The Frank Cooper soup advertisement on page 20 mentions a 'Hunter' variety. What two main ingredients does it specify for this variety?

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Question 20

What does the advertisement for Almay on page 20 state is 'only half the story'?

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Question 21

Which product advertised on page 20 is specifically recommended for use 'after sunbathing' to cool you down?

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Question 22

Which brand on page 20 advertises a product that offers 'up to 25 percent more wear'?

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Question 23

The advertisement for Frank Cooper's soup on page 20 mentions which two ingredients for its Turkey soup variety?

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Question 24

Where is the product 'Vedo' said to be obtainable in its advertisement on page 21?

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Question 25

The introduction to Chapter 2 on page 17 acknowledges that many ideas in the preceding essay were taken from whom?

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Question 26

One of the four photographs on page 18 features a calendar. What number is prominently displayed on this calendar?

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Question 27

The four images on page 18 depict women in various contemporary settings. Which of the following activities is NOT depicted?

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Question 28

Page 19 is a full-page collage primarily composed of what type of imagery?

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Question 29

The pictorial essay on page 21 combines several images. Which of the following is NOT an image featured on this page?

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Question 30

What is the main action recommended in the headline of the Cooltan advertisement on page 20?

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Question 31

Which product's advertisement on page 20 suggests its use for 'the whole family children too'?

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Question 32

What does the Frank Cooper's soup advertisement claim the company 'puts into making soup'?

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Question 33

Which of the following brands is advertised on the page that features ads for Almay, Cooltan, and Frank Cooper's soup?

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Question 34

What is the visual setting for the woman looking in the mirror in the 'Vedo' advertisement on page 21?

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Question 35

What is the publisher and city of publication for the English collection of Walter Benjamin's work mentioned on page 17?

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Question 36

The Almay ad on page 20 promotes two distinct products. One is stockings with New Ladder-Stops. What is the other product?

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Question 37

The Cooltan advertisement on page 20 uses a command in its closing line. What is the final instruction given to the reader?

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Question 38

The ad for Frank Cooper's soup on page 20 lists Cream of Scampi as one of its flavors. Which other 'Cream of' soup is also listed?

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Question 39

The pictorial layout on page 21 includes a woman seen from behind wearing an item of clothing. What other visual element is seen next to her in the same ad panel?

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Question 40

Based on the advertising copy on page 20, what problem associated with fair skin in the sun does Cooltan aim to solve?

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Question 41

The Almay advertisement on page 20 mentions a specific type of stocking. What type is it?

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Question 42

The note on page 17 introducing Chapter 2 identifies Walter Benjamin by what two professions?

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Question 43

The bottom right image on page 18 shows a group of people at a formal event. A magazine cover is visible in the corner. What text is visible on this magazine cover besides the brand 'MATCH'?

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Question 44

What does the headline of the Frank Cooper's soup ad claim about the picture shown?

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Question 45

Which product on page 20 is advertised with the opening line 'Take a sensitive English skin'?

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Question 46

How many kinds of Cooltan are mentioned as being available to choose from in the advertisement?

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Question 47

The collage on page 19 features several depictions of the female nude. What objects or attire are visible on the figure in the bottom left of the collage?

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Question 48

The large classical painting depicted on page 21 is an example of what common art historical subject?

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Question 49

The advertisement for Wolsey's tights on page 20 contains a phrase suggesting a target demographic. What is this phrase?

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Question 50

In the top right image on page 18, what is reflected in the glass behind the mannequins?

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