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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 183-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, why do Easterners take their vacations to be isolated?
(a) Because they love nature.
(b) Because they're always around people.
(c) Because they are agoraphobic.
(d) Because they are antisocial.

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

3. Where was Wallace sent on an assignment for Harper's Magazine?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Illinois.

4. Wallace believes the criticism of the "Twin Peaks" prequel as being based on the ________.
(a) Content.
(b) Attempt.
(c) Casting.
(d) Art direction.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace explains that "Kmart People" can only be found in ________.

2. Why does Wallace see fighting irony as "impossible"?

3. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," American post-structuralists argue what about authors?

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

5. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," European post-structuralists argue what about authors?

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