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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 256-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?
(a) Because they need to be complimented.
(b) Because they're isolated otherwise.
(c) Because they are claustrophobic.
(d) Because they need to belong.

2. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," European post-structuralists argue what about authors?
(a) The concept is arbitrary.
(b) They are outdated.
(c) They are too powerful.
(d) The concept doesn't make sense.

3. What natural disaster does Jim Edgar discuss with the press?
(a) The flood.
(b) The earthquake.
(c) The tornado.
(d) The hurricane.

4. After discussing sexual harassment with Native Companion, what does Wallace realize about East Coast women?
(a) They don't enjoy anything.
(b) They enjoy complaining.
(c) They never get harassed.
(d) They are afraid of men.

5. While on the set of "Lost Highway," why does Wallace rarely see Lynch?
(a) He's in a disguise.
(b) He's busy.
(c) He's in his trailer.
(d) He's never there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.

2. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?

3. Technically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?

4. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?

5. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?

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