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Which literary movement is best represented by Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
Which literary movement is best represented by Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
- Realism
- Theater of the Absurd (correct)
- Existentialism
- Romanticism
What sociopolitical context influenced the banning of Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango" in communist Poland during the 1960s and 70s?
What sociopolitical context influenced the banning of Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango" in communist Poland during the 1960s and 70s?
- Its overt celebration of traditional family values.
- Its perceived support for capitalist ideologies.
- Its themes of social decay and critique of authority. (correct)
- Its endorsement of avant-garde artistic movements.
How does Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra" blend science fiction elements with other literary genres?
How does Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra" blend science fiction elements with other literary genres?
- By focusing solely on technological advancements without exploring human emotions.
- By depicting advanced technologies as inherently dystopian and dehumanizing.
- By using futuristic settings to explore timeless philosophical and religious themes. (correct)
- By rejecting traditional storytelling structures in favor of abstract narratives.
Which of the following best describes Artur's motivation in attempting to restore order in Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
Which of the following best describes Artur's motivation in attempting to restore order in Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
In what way does Halina Poświatowska's poetry engage with the motifs of Eros and Thanatos?
In what way does Halina Poświatowska's poetry engage with the motifs of Eros and Thanatos?
How might Wislawa Szymborska's poetry be considered philosophical?
How might Wislawa Szymborska's poetry be considered philosophical?
What is the effect of irony created within Wislawa Szymborska's chosen poems?
What is the effect of irony created within Wislawa Szymborska's chosen poems?
How did Marek Nowakowski depict the realities of martial law in Poland in his collection "Report on the State of War"?
How did Marek Nowakowski depict the realities of martial law in Poland in his collection "Report on the State of War"?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with grotesqueness in literature, as exemplified in Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with grotesqueness in literature, as exemplified in Sławomir Mrożek's "Tango"?
In Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra", which human aspirations and values are suggested to be timeless?
In Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra", which human aspirations and values are suggested to be timeless?
What role does biography play in Halina Poświatowska's selected poems?
What role does biography play in Halina Poświatowska's selected poems?
How might the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence be explored in Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra"?
How might the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence be explored in Jacek Dukaj's "Katedra"?
In Marek Nowakowski's "Report on the State of War", which aspect of life during martial law is LEAST likely to be portrayed?
In Marek Nowakowski's "Report on the State of War", which aspect of life during martial law is LEAST likely to be portrayed?
In "Tango", how does Sławomir Mrożek use the appearance and attire of characters in Act I to convey information about them?
In "Tango", how does Sławomir Mrożek use the appearance and attire of characters in Act I to convey information about them?
Compared to other literary movements, what element is most vital to the Theatre of the Absurd, of which "Tango" is an example?
Compared to other literary movements, what element is most vital to the Theatre of the Absurd, of which "Tango" is an example?
Which of the following best describes the problems Wislawa Szymborska explores in her poetry?
Which of the following best describes the problems Wislawa Szymborska explores in her poetry?
Which of the following is NOT a function of irony in Szymborska's poetry?
Which of the following is NOT a function of irony in Szymborska's poetry?
What is the main topic presented in the third question of section V (5)?
What is the main topic presented in the third question of section V (5)?
What is the key literary device present in the play, "Tango", which helps create a situation characterized by a mix of comedy and seriousness?
What is the key literary device present in the play, "Tango", which helps create a situation characterized by a mix of comedy and seriousness?
Flashcards
Teatr Absurdu
Teatr Absurdu
A current characterized by absurdity.
Irony
Irony
A literary method employing humor and mockery.
Science Fiction
Science Fiction
Literary works blending scientific elements with fiction.
Grotesque
Grotesque
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Eros and Thanatos
Eros and Thanatos
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Study Notes
- The assignment involves problems in Algorithmic Game Theory.
- It is an individual assignment worth 5% of the final grade.
- Submissions are due September 26 at 23:59 via Brightspace as a single PDF.
- Solutions should be typeset and explained clearly, formally, and precisely.
- Discussion is allowed, but solutions must be written independently.
Question 1: Second-Price Auction
- There are two people and a single item for sale.
- Person 1 values the item at $v_1 = 100$ and Person 2 values the item at $v_2 = 150$
Part (a)
- Determining dominant bids for Person 1 and Person 2.
Part (b)
- Calculating social welfare if Person 1 wins.
Part (c)
- Calculating social welfare if Person 2 wins.
Part (d)
- Determining if the person with the highest value always wins a second-price auction.
Question 2: Game in Normal Form with Strictly Dominant Strategies
- Determining strictly dominant strategies for Player 1.
- Determining strictly dominant strategies for Player 2.
- Finding which strategies survive iterated removal of strictly dominated strategies (IRSDS).
Question 3: Nash Equilibria in Mixed Strategies
- Finding the Nash equilibria in mixed strategies for the provided game.
Question 4: Nash Equilibria in Mixed Strategies
- Finding the Nash equilibria in mixed strategies for the provided game.
Question 5: Existence of Nash Equilibrium in Warehouse Placement Game
- A graph $G = (V, E)$ is given where $V$ are cities and $E$ are roads.
- $k$ companies want to build a warehouse in a city.
- Each company $i$ has a set $S_i \subseteq V$ where they can build.
- Companies minimize distance to other companies' warehouses.
- Company i's strategy: pick city $v_i \in S_i$.
- Strategy profile: $s = (v_1, \dots, v_k)$.
- Utility: $u_i(s) = - \min_{j \neq i} d(v_i, v_j)$, where $d(v_i, v_j)$ is the shortest path between $v_i$ and $v_j$.
- Requires a proof that a Nash equilibrium always exists.
- The answer should be limited to one page.
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