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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 256-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the end of the state fair, what has Wallace realized about the purpose of fairs?
(a) They are for all the people of the community.
(b) They are a good way to make money.
(c) They are for advertisement.
(d) They are pointless.

2. Why does Wallace think he couldn't compete against some of the lower ranked professionals?
(a) His concentration.
(b) His training.
(c) His physical strength.
(d) His style of play.

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

4. Technically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It's poorly written.
(b) It's a grammatical mess.
(c) It's very creative.
(d) It's well written.

5. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Happy.
(c) Displeased.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Wallace have a more difficult time playing tennis in New England?

3. What activity other than tennis does Wallace cite as using geometry?

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

5. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?

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