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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 213-255.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" can be interpreted?
(a) As a social commentary.
(b) As a piece of religious propaganda.
(c) As an epilogue.
(d) In many ways.

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

3. Wallace describes watching Lynch's movies as a(n) _______ experience.
(a) Enjoyable.
(b) Religious.
(c) Mundane.
(d) Uncomfortable.

4. Wallace explains that "Kmart People" can only be found in ________.
(a) State fairs.
(b) His town.
(c) Expo Centers.
(d) The Midwest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Wallace, how did Leyner's image-fiction attempt to solve irony?

2. At Wallace's games, how do people respond to a tornado warning?

3. Wallace claims that television teaches viewers that _______ is the most important quality in a person.

4. Why, according to Wallace, is tennis the most demanding sport?

5. What type of cinema does Wallace believe Lynch has influenced?

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