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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.
(a) Dirty.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Noble.
(d) Lazy.

2. Why does a representative from Guest Relations come to Wallace's cabin?
(a) To invite him to dinner.
(b) To apologize.
(c) To question him.
(d) To inspect his bags.

3. What was Image-Fiction a response to?
(a) The surplus of nonfiction.
(b) The decline of the government.
(c) The rapid development of art.
(d) Television's influence.

4. What movie does Wallace specifically cite that is directly influenced by "Blue Velvet"?
(a) "Reservoir Dogs."
(b) "Titanic."
(c) "Avatar."
(d) "Six Degrees of Separation."

5. What ride is Wallace kicked off of?
(a) A ride meant for small children.
(b) A broken ride.
(c) A ride meant for the elderly.
(d) The one he vomited on.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Wallace begins his essay on Michael Joyce, describing Joyce _______ serving a ball.

3. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?

4. What advertising logo is hung around the Canadian Open?

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

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