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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace describe Joyce in great detail to the reader?
(a) Because he assumes the reader doesn't know who Joyce is.
(b) Because he didn't even know who Joyce was.
(c) Because Joyce is a recluse.
(d) Because Joyce changed his name.

2. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?
(a) Because he volunteered.
(b) Because he is a native.
(c) Because he enjoys them.
(d) Because he used to work for one.

3. What does Wallace believe Lynch's painting experience has helped him with?
(a) Expressing stories without irony.
(b) Focusing on the beauty of a scene.
(c) Being creative.
(d) Enhancing subtleties.

4. What does Wallace most like about the Expo Building at the state fair?
(a) It's big.
(b) It's quiet.
(c) There's lots of shopping.
(d) It's air conditioned.

5. Why do the students disagree with their professor in "E Unibus Pluram"?
(a) They believe their professor is always right.
(b) They believe all writing must take place in a specific time.
(c) They believe writing is better when it's not time specific.
(d) They believe writing should be composed primarily of historical references.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wallace blame for his failure as a tennis player in college?

2. According to Wallace, why does the cruise ship brochure frequently use the second person?

3. According to Wallace, why do Easterners take their vacations to be isolated?

4. How does Joyce respond to the people he has to compete against at the qualifying matches?

5. Wallace describes watching Lynch's movies as a(n) _______ experience.

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