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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 describes his tennis career as ______ successful.
(a) Moderately.
(b) Wildly.
(c) Less than.
(d) Briefly.

2. What is Wallace's explanation for why Midwesterners are alienated?
(a) Because they have different ethical values.
(b) Because they enjoy different movies.
(c) Because their home is like a factory.
(d) Because they speak differently.

3. By the end of the state fair, what has Wallace realized about the purpose of fairs?
(a) They are for all the people of the community.
(b) They are a good way to make money.
(c) They are pointless.
(d) They are for advertisement.

4. According to Wallace, why does television seem real?
(a) People are stupid enough to believe it.
(b) The actors are skilled at ignoring the camera.
(c) The definition is very clear.
(d) The stories reflect real life.

5. What does Wallace attribute his tennis success to?
(a) Wind.
(b) Sun.
(c) Emotions.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Wallace believe is the ultimate outsider?

2. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?

3. Why did Wallace have a more difficult time playing tennis in New England?

4. What activity other than tennis does Wallace cite as using geometry?

5. Why does Wallace believe television is primarily detrimental to Americans?

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