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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Asymmetrical Productions conveniently located for Lynch?
(a) In his house.
(b) Downtown.
(c) Near the set.
(d) Next to his home.

3. Wallace isn't sure what _____ everyone at the car race is waiting for.
(a) Event.
(b) Victory.
(c) News.
(d) Food.

4. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because they twirl very fast.
(b) Because they twirl blindfolded.
(c) Because the batons are on fire.
(d) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.

5. What does Wallace realize about the brochure for the cruise when he boards the ship?
(a) It didn't over exaggerate.
(b) It was over exaggerated.
(c) It was advertising a different ship.
(d) It was too modest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Wallace get off the boat in Mexico?

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

3. Hix comments that he feels the post-structuralists' argument makes the concept of an author _______.

4. According to Wallace, why does television seem real?

5. Wallace feels ______ when walking through the boat during the storm.

(see the answer key)

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