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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as enjoying?
(a) Reading.
(b) Playing sports.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Watching others.

2. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.
(a) More technology.
(b) More reading.
(c) More culture.
(d) Less technology.

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

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

5. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because the batons are on fire.
(b) Because they twirl very fast.
(c) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.
(d) Because they twirl blindfolded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace get ill on his first day at the desert competition?

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

3. Wallace isn't sure what _____ everyone at the car race is waiting for.

4. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," American post-structuralists argue what about authors?

5. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?

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