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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After seeing the distressed pigs at the livestock barns, why does Wallace feel hypocritical?
(a) Because he used to work for a barn.
(b) Because he's craving a corndog.
(c) Because he doesn't care.
(d) Because he doesn't like pigs.

2. Why does Lynch urinate on trees in the middle of Los Angeles while filming "Lost Highway"?
(a) Because he despises the city.
(b) Because he likes the shock value.
(c) Because it's in the movie.
(d) Because he's too busy to use a bathroom.

3. Ethically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It's advertising.
(b) It sets a low standard.
(c) It sets a high standard.
(d) It's a tribute to writing.

4. What was surprising to Wallace about his cruise assignment?
(a) The topic.
(b) The time constraint.
(c) The large budget.
(d) The short notice.

5. What does Wallace speculate Lynch doesn't intend for "Lost Highway"?
(a) For it to be successful.
(b) For it to win an award.
(c) For it to make sense.
(d) For it to impact anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lynch first become critically reviled?

2. While on the set of "Lost Highway," why does Wallace rarely see Lynch?

3. Wallace learns that people enter the Junior Livestock Competition for ______.

4. What does the word "pamper" in the brochure for the cruise ship make him think of?

5. How does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" can be interpreted?

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