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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?
(a) Because he volunteered.
(b) Because he enjoys them.
(c) Because he used to work for one.
(d) Because he is a native.

4. Wallace claims that television teaches viewers that _______ is the most important quality in a person.
(a) Being watched.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Talent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the scenario Wallace describes in "E Unibus Pluram," what is the professor's belief?

2. According to Wallace, how do commercials respond to the pressure for people to stop watching so much television?

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

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

5. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.

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