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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the scenario Wallace describes in "E Unibus Pluram," what is the professor's belief?
(a) People should rebel against pop-culture.
(b) No references to pop-culture should be made in writing.
(c) Everyone needs to understand pop-culture.
(d) All writing must make reference to pop-culture.

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

4. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.
(a) Horse.
(b) Ethanol.
(c) Solar.
(d) Water.

5. What word does Wallace use to define "Lynchian"?
(a) Happy.
(b) Macabre.
(c) Kitchy.
(d) Tomfoolery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Post-structuralists believe that although the historical context can aid a text, much of it really depends on what?

2. In describing Joyce's situation in tennis, Wallace compares him to a _______ player.

3. What is Wallace's objective in describing the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" references in an episode of St. Elsewhere?

4. What does Wallace see Joyce's criticism of Brakus as?

5. Why does Wallace think he couldn't compete against some of the lower ranked professionals?

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