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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '12: Sulking with Lisa Loeb on the Ice Planet Hoth, 1:49' and '13: The Awe-Inspiring Beauty of Tom Cruise's Shattered, Troll-like Face, 1:59'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his latter work, Billy Joel expresses boredom with what?
(a) Success.
(b) Love.
(c) Children.
(d) America.

2. In Chapter 1, Klosterman says Nora Ephron convinced an entire generation that they should look where for a lover?
(a) Their high school sweethearts.
(b) Europe.
(c) Their family.
(d) Their friends.

3. Which of Monroe's marriages does Klosterman discuss the most in Chapter 6?
(a) Joe DiMaggio.
(b) He mentions none of them.
(c) Arthur Miller.
(d) James Dougherty.

4. In his hypothetical questions, whose skull does Klosterman ask if a person would display in their home?
(a) Their mother's.
(b) Jesus's.
(c) Hitler's.
(d) His.

5. In the introduction, what data does Klosterman say is the way he analyzes his goal?
(a) Personal anecdotes.
(b) Postmodern literature.
(c) Pop culture.
(d) Election data.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two "brat pack" films does Klosterman reference in Chapter 3?

2. What does a Celtic person eat for breakfast?

3. Which of the following is not a modern film that Klosterman cites as one of the films worth watching and discussing?

4. What term does Klosterman use in Chapter 12 to describe Gen X'ers?

5. Why does Klosterman think artists like Billy Joel are largely ignored?

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