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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.
(a) Imitation.
(b) Compliance.
(c) Conservatism.
(d) War.

2. According to Wallace, why does the cruise ship brochure frequently use the second person?
(a) To create a fantasy.
(b) To draw you in.
(c) To appear personable.
(d) To make you feel uncomfortable.

3. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?
(a) Because he suffers from other types of motion sickness.
(b) Because he's immune to motion sickness.
(c) Because he's an experienced sailor.
(d) Because the ship is steady.

4. Wallace describes Lynch as being "_______ ambitious."
(a) Morally.
(b) Conceptually.
(c) Artistically.
(d) Excessively.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What movie does Wallace specifically cite that is directly influenced by "Blue Velvet"?

3. In college, Wallace began to fall behind in his peers _______.

4. Ethically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?

5. Wallace compares the brochure's affect to a ________.

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