Understanding the Literary Magazine and its Context

Plus One is a literary magazine published twice a year, inspired by the Partisan Review and Russian thick journals. It features essays, fiction, and a collective piece called 'The Intellectual Scene' that explores contemporary intellectual developments. The magazine aims to understand modern life, focusing on current authors and issues. It emerged after the collapse of similar 90s magazines like The Baffler and Hermannot. Plus One critiques everyday phenomena and American culture through argumentative essays.

What is the publication frequency of the literary magazine 'and plus one'?

• Quarterly

• Once a year

• Twice a year

• Monthly

Which historical journals inspired 'and plus one'?

• The New Yorker and Time

• The Partisan Review and Novi Mir

• Reader's Digest and The Atlantic

• The Economist and Harper's

What type of content does 'and plus one' primarily publish?

• Essays and fiction

• Cookbooks

• Scientific research papers

• Travel guides

What is the purpose of the 'intellectual scene' piece in the magazine?

• To review movies

• To publish poetry

• To analyze new intellectual developments

• To provide weather updates

Which magazine from the 90s focused on labor politics and the culture industry?

• Lingua Franca

• The Baffler

• The New Yorker

• Hermannot

What happened to many similar magazines in the early 2000s?

• They became digital-only

• They expanded globally

• They collapsed and disappeared

• They merged with newspapers

What was the focus of existing magazines after the decline of others in the early 2000s?

• New technology

• Fashion trends

• Sports events

• Dead authors

What contemporary phenomena does 'and plus one' aim to explore?

• Ancient civilizations

• Space exploration

• Everyday life activities like exercise and eating

• Historical events

What is the magazine's approach to contemporary issues?

• Neutral and observational

• Supportive and promotional

• Highly argumentative and critical

• Dismissive and indifferent

Why does the magazine question everyday activities like sitting in cubicles?

• To understand their impact on contemporary life

• To promote new office designs

• To increase gym memberships

• To encourage more outdoor activities