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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, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?
(a) Unseen.
(b) Imaginary.
(c) Common.
(d) Dark.

2. The clogger competition leaves Wallace with a sense of a specific ______.
(a) Journey.
(b) Rhythm.
(c) Community.
(d) Talent.

3. Why does Wallace believe television is primarily detrimental to Americans?
(a) Because they watch so much.
(b) Because they are stupid.
(c) Because it only discusses America.
(d) Because it's selfindulgent.

4. Other than tennis, what does Joyce enjoy?
(a) Reading.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Football.

5. What do the stall in the Expo Building sell?
(a) Camping equipment.
(b) State propaganda.
(c) Television infomercial products.
(d) Handmade crafts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Image-Fiction a response to?

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

3. Wallace's thesis is that irony and ridicule are simultaneously entertaining and _______.

4. What theme does Richard Pryor uphold for "Lost Highway"?

5. What does Wallace speculate Lynch doesn't intend for "Lost Highway"?

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