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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 41-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Wallace have a more difficult time playing tennis in New England?
(a) The rules are different.
(b) The people are more competitive.
(c) The wind was quieter.
(d) The courts are bigger.

2. What was Image-Fiction a response to?
(a) The rapid development of art.
(b) The decline of the government.
(c) Television's influence.
(d) The surplus of nonfiction.

3. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?
(a) Leyner praises pop-culture.
(b) Leyner's heavy use of pop-culture references.
(c) Leyner is a pop-culture character.
(d) Leyner is very involved in making pop-culture.

4. At the beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as enjoying?
(a) Playing sports.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Watching others.
(d) Reading.

5. Why does Wallace see fighting irony as "impossible"?
(a) It insults those who question it.
(b) It's an integral part of the world.
(c) It is too powerful.
(d) People enjoy it.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as NOT enjoying?

2. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?

3. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.

4. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.

5. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.

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