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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 111-137.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Two women who mistake Wallace for working for Harper's Bazaar compliment him on his magazine's _________.
(a) Editing.
(b) Design.
(c) Advice.
(d) Recipes.

2. What charity do Brenda Edgar and Ronald McDonald discuss with the press?
(a) A charity for abused children.
(b) A charity for developing countries.
(c) A charity run by the church.
(d) A charity for homeless families.

3. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?
(a) They're complimenting her.
(b) Otherwise they would harass her more.
(c) Otherwise she wouldn't have any fun.
(d) They're just kidding.

4. In the Midwest, how are people supposed to respond to a tornado during a tennis match?
(a) Gather together.
(b) Get under the benches.
(c) Go to a nearby ditch.
(d) Go home.

5. What activity other than tennis does Wallace cite as using geometry?
(a) Video games.
(b) Darts.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Billiards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.

2. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.

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

4. Why was Wallace fascinated by tornados?

5. How does Wallace describe the public restrooms at the desert competition?

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