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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?
(a) It defines the style.
(b) It makes the piece more fun.
(c) He was paid to say this.
(d) It makes the work more realistic.

2. Hix comments that he feels the post-structuralists' argument makes the concept of an author _______.
(a) Incorrect.
(b) Empty.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Inflated.

3. When did Lynch first become critically reviled?
(a) When he got divorced.
(b) After the second season of "Twin Peaks."
(c) When he started working in TV.
(d) After "Blue Velvet."

4. What does Wallace observe about people dancing at a rock concert?
(a) They're can't dance.
(b) They're too old to be dancing.
(c) They're not having as much fun as cloggers.
(d) They're dirty.

5. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?
(a) Its economy is based on agriculture.
(b) There's good food there.
(c) The people are overweight.
(d) There's nothing to do but eat in the state.

Short Answer Questions

1. The clogger competition leaves Wallace with a sense of a specific ______.

2. How does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" can be interpreted?

3. According to Wallace, how do commercials respond to the pressure for people to stop watching so much television?

4. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?

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

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