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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wallace speculate Lynch doesn't intend for "Lost Highway"?
(a) For it to win an award.
(b) For it to be successful.
(c) For it to make sense.
(d) For it to impact anyone.

2. By the end of the state fair, what has Wallace realized about the purpose of fairs?
(a) They are a good way to make money.
(b) They are for all the people of the community.
(c) They are pointless.
(d) They are for advertisement.

3. Based on the brochure, what does Wallace anticipate he will do on the cruise?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Write.
(c) Learn about sailing.
(d) Lots of labor.

4. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?
(a) Because they need to belong.
(b) Because they're isolated otherwise.
(c) Because they are claustrophobic.
(d) Because they need to be complimented.

5. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?
(a) Because the ship is steady.
(b) Because he's an experienced sailor.
(c) Because he's immune to motion sickness.
(d) Because he suffers from other types of motion sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?

2. Wallace compares the brochure's affect to a ________.

3. What movie does Wallace specifically cite that is directly influenced by "Blue Velvet"?

4. Wallace imagines being on a cruise ship as similar to being where?

5. As a child, what did Wallace believe the purpose of carnivals was?

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