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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 138-183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, how did Leyner's image-fiction attempt to solve irony?
(a) It ignored it.
(b) It negated it.
(c) It mocked it.
(d) It embraced it.

2. As a child, what did Wallace believe the purpose of carnivals was?
(a) To praise God.
(b) To entertain him.
(c) To inspire community.
(d) To make money.

3. What does Wallace speculate Lynch doesn't intend for "Lost Highway"?
(a) For it to be successful.
(b) For it to impact anyone.
(c) For it to make sense.
(d) For it to win an award.

4. Why does Wallace admire Lynch?
(a) He's a great director.
(b) He's loyal to his artistic vision.
(c) He's a good comedian.
(d) He's a loyal friend.

5. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.
(a) Dirty.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Noble.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?

2. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.

3. Wallace believes that Lynch's films are the most successful when what is developed?

4. Why, according to Wallace, did Image-Fiction fail?

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

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