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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wallace believe is the only way for an individual to define "Lynchian"?
(a) By seeing it.
(b) It can't be defined.
(c) By meeting Lynch.
(d) By looking it up.

2. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.
(a) Lazy.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Noble.

3. According to Wallace, commercials make people watch more television because they want to understand the _______.
(a) Product.
(b) Concept.
(c) World.
(d) In-joke.

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

5. According to Wallace, why does television seem real?
(a) People are stupid enough to believe it.
(b) The stories reflect real life.
(c) The actors are skilled at ignoring the camera.
(d) The definition is very clear.

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

7. Why, according to Wallace, did Image-Fiction fail?
(a) It succumbed to the same problems as television.
(b) There wants enough money invested.
(c) People weren't interested in it.
(d) The concept was too confusing.

8. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?
(a) "Survivor."
(b) "The Real World."
(c) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
(d) "The Beverly Hillbillies."

9. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?
(a) Because he is a native.
(b) Because he volunteered.
(c) Because he enjoys them.
(d) Because he used to work for one.

10. 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 courts are bigger.
(d) The wind was quieter.

11. Why does Wallace admire Lynch?
(a) He's a loyal friend.
(b) He's a great director.
(c) He's a good comedian.
(d) He's loyal to his artistic vision.

12. Who are the majority of the audience of the clogging competition?
(a) Mothers and children.
(b) Other competitors.
(c) Agriculture executives.
(d) Journalists.

13. In the scenario Wallace describes in "E Unibus Pluram," what is the professor's belief?
(a) All writing must make reference to pop-culture.
(b) People should rebel against pop-culture.
(c) Everyone needs to understand pop-culture.
(d) No references to pop-culture should be made in writing.

14. What movie does Wallace specifically cite that is directly influenced by "Blue Velvet"?
(a) "Reservoir Dogs."
(b) "Titanic."
(c) "Avatar."
(d) "Six Degrees of Separation."

15. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?
(a) Their shoes.
(b) Their t-shirts.
(c) Their pants.
(d) Their jewelry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Wallace watch the car race?

2. Wallace believes that Lynch's films are the most successful when what is developed?

3. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?

4. Where was Wallace sent on an assignment for Harper's Magazine?

5. At Wallace's games, how do people respond to a tornado warning?

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