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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 beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as enjoying?
(a) Reading.
(b) Playing sports.
(c) Watching others.
(d) Traveling.

2. Wallace imagines being on a cruise ship as similar to being where?
(a) At home.
(b) In the womb.
(c) In heaven.
(d) In a hotel.

3. What does Wallace think will happen to Arquette because of "Lost Highway"?
(a) She will become wildly successful.
(b) She will never be hired again.
(c) She will stop acting.
(d) She will gain some respect.

4. What does Wallace believe the criticism of "Lost Highway" will be over?
(a) The language.
(b) The length.
(c) The casting.
(d) The attempt.

5. What does Wallace see Joyce's criticism of Brakus as?
(a) A factual statement.
(b) A minor incident.
(c) A misinterpretation.
(d) An over exaggeration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.

2. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?

3. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.

4. After seeing the distressed pigs at the livestock barns, why does Wallace feel hypocritical?

5. What does Wallace believe is the only way for an individual to define "Lynchian"?

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