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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity other than tennis does Wallace cite as using geometry?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Billiards.
(c) Video games.
(d) Darts.

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

3. Why, according to Wallace, did Image-Fiction fail?
(a) The concept was too confusing.
(b) It succumbed to the same problems as television.
(c) There wants enough money invested.
(d) People weren't interested in it.

4. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?
(a) Because they need to be complimented.
(b) Because they need to belong.
(c) Because they're isolated otherwise.
(d) Because they are claustrophobic.

5. What does Wallace blame for his failure as a tennis player in college?
(a) The pressure from coaches.
(b) The overwhelming academic work.
(c) The lack of equipment.
(d) Windscreens on the court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.

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

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

4. Why do the students disagree with their professor in "E Unibus Pluram"?

5. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.

(see the answer key)

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