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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Wallace explain Joyce made the decision to play tennis?
(a) It was decided for him.
(b) When he was 22.
(c) Only recently.
(d) When he was born.

3. When does Wallace realize he is no longer a Midwesterner?
(a) When he can't understand the accent.
(b) When he realizes he can't enjoy the carnival.
(c) When he gets lost on a farm.
(d) When he notices he dresses differently.

4. Technically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It's a grammatical mess.
(b) It's poorly written.
(c) It's well written.
(d) It's very creative.

5. What is Wallace's explanation for why Midwesterners are alienated?
(a) Because they speak differently.
(b) Because they enjoy different movies.
(c) Because they have different ethical values.
(d) Because their home is like a factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wallace believe is the only way for an individual to define "Lynchian"?

2. What does Wallace believe about the dialogue in six hours worth of television?

3. What does Wallace believe Lynch's painting experience has helped him with?

4. Why can people smoke at the Canadian Open?

5. Wallace claims that television teaches viewers that _______ is the most important quality in a person.

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