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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.
(a) Horse.
(b) Water.
(c) Ethanol.
(d) Solar.

2. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.
(a) Conservatism.
(b) War.
(c) Imitation.
(d) Compliance.

3. Why do the students disagree with their professor in "E Unibus Pluram"?
(a) They believe their professor is always right.
(b) They believe all writing must take place in a specific time.
(c) They believe writing should be composed primarily of historical references.
(d) They believe writing is better when it's not time specific.

4. In college, Wallace began to fall behind in his peers _______.
(a) Physically.
(b) Intellectually.
(c) Creatively.
(d) Mentally.

5. Why was Wallace fascinated by tornados?
(a) They define the terrain.
(b) They don't follow rules of geometry.
(c) They are massive.
(d) They terrify people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace consider his style of playing tennis as "boring"?

2. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?

3. After discussing sexual harassment with Native Companion, what does Wallace realize about East Coast women?

4. What is Wallace's objective in describing the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" references in an episode of St. Elsewhere?

5. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?

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