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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83-111.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, why does television seem real?
(a) The definition is very clear.
(b) The actors are skilled at ignoring the camera.
(c) The stories reflect real life.
(d) People are stupid enough to believe it.

2. What natural disaster does Jim Edgar discuss with the press?
(a) The flood.
(b) The earthquake.
(c) The hurricane.
(d) The tornado.

3. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.
(a) Less technology.
(b) More reading.
(c) More technology.
(d) More culture.

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

5. Why does Wallace believe television is primarily detrimental to Americans?
(a) Because they are stupid.
(b) Because they watch so much.
(c) Because it's selfindulgent.
(d) Because it only discusses America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?

2. Two women who mistake Wallace for working for Harper's Bazaar compliment him on his magazine's _________.

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

4. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?

5. Why does Wallace call his tennis style "creative"?

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