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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, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?
(a) Imaginary.
(b) Common.
(c) Dark.
(d) Unseen.

2. 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 praises pop-culture.
(c) Leyner's heavy use of pop-culture references.
(d) Leyner is a pop-culture character.

3. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?
(a) It's pointless.
(b) It's an endless argument.
(c) Neither side is right.
(d) It's too confusing.

4. What does Wallace believe about the dialogue in six hours worth of television?
(a) There is too much to be digested.
(b) People can learn a lot from it.
(c) Little of substance is being said.
(d) There are hidden jems.

5. What does Wallace believe is the cause for Lynch being so poorly received by critics?
(a) They are used to other films.
(b) They have a personal grudge.
(c) They don't understand him.
(d) He's failed so many times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wallace describe the public restrooms at the desert competition?

2. In the scenario Wallace describes in "E Unibus Pluram," what is the professor's belief?

3. What does Wallace speculate Lynch doesn't intend for "Lost Highway"?

4. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.

5. When did Lynch first become critically reviled?

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