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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?
(a) Wallace is more talented.
(b) Wallace hits the ball as hard as possible.
(c) Antitoi cares about tennis.
(d) Anitioi is stronger.

2. What charity do Brenda Edgar and Ronald McDonald discuss with the press?
(a) A charity for developing countries.
(b) A charity for homeless families.
(c) A charity run by the church.
(d) A charity for abused children.

3. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.
(a) Community.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Beauty.

4. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?
(a) Neither side is right.
(b) It's too confusing.
(c) It's an endless argument.
(d) It's pointless.

5. When did Lynch first become critically reviled?
(a) After the second season of "Twin Peaks."
(b) After "Blue Velvet."
(c) When he started working in TV.
(d) When he got divorced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace studied Mathematics in college because the straight lines reminded him of what?

2. According to Wallace, why does watching television beget more television?

3. By the end of the state fair, what has Wallace realized about the purpose of fairs?

4. What does Wallace blame for his failure as a tennis player in college?

5. After "Dune," why did Lynch begin to work on smaller projects?

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