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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 290-318.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Technically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It's very creative.
(b) It's a grammatical mess.
(c) It's poorly written.
(d) It's well written.

2. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?
(a) Leyner is a pop-culture character.
(b) Leyner is very involved in making pop-culture.
(c) Leyner's heavy use of pop-culture references.
(d) Leyner praises pop-culture.

3. What does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" will do for Blake's career?
(a) Turn him into a director.
(b) Type-cast him.
(c) Revive it.
(d) End it.

4. The clogger competition leaves Wallace with a sense of a specific ______.
(a) Community.
(b) Rhythm.
(c) Journey.
(d) Talent.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Wallace sent on an assignment for Harper's Magazine?

2. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?

3. Why does Wallace describe Joyce in great detail to the reader?

4. What do the stall in the Expo Building sell?

5. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?

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