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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wallace's objective in describing the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" references in an episode of St. Elsewhere?
(a) To convey his interest in the shows.
(b) Explaining that everything is interconnected.
(c) Explaining that there is a meaning behind every episode.
(d) Explaining television is becoming completely self-referential.

2. Why does Wallace admire Lynch?
(a) He's a good comedian.
(b) He's loyal to his artistic vision.
(c) He's a great director.
(d) He's a loyal friend.

3. What theme does Richard Pryor uphold for "Lost Highway"?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Identity crisis.
(c) Family values.
(d) Race.

4. Wallace's thesis is that irony and ridicule are simultaneously entertaining and _______.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Disparaging.
(c) Enlightening.
(d) Intelligent.

5. Why does Wallace believe television is primarily detrimental to Americans?
(a) Because it's selfindulgent.
(b) Because they are stupid.
(c) Because it only discusses America.
(d) Because they watch so much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?

2. What does Wallace think will happen to Arquette because of "Lost Highway"?

3. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.

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

5. Wallace describes Lynch as being "_______ ambitious."

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