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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 speculates that there might be a _______point to Lynch using his ex-wife's paintings in "Lost Highway."
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Personal.
(c) Bitter.
(d) Larger.

2. Based on the brochure, what does Wallace anticipate he will do on the cruise?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Lots of labor.
(c) Learn about sailing.
(d) Write.

3. Hix comments that he feels the post-structuralists' argument makes the concept of an author _______.
(a) Perfect.
(b) Inflated.
(c) Incorrect.
(d) Empty.

4. Wallace explains that "Kmart People" can only be found in ________.
(a) Expo Centers.
(b) State fairs.
(c) His town.
(d) The Midwest.

5. When did Wallace's style of tennis become less effective?
(a) As everyone else got better.
(b) When he lost his hearing.
(c) As the game evolved.
(d) As he got older.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace call his tennis style "creative"?

2. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?

3. What does Wallace believe is the cause for Lynch being so poorly received by critics?

4. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.

5. Wallace explains that Lynch's films are different from the _____ plays most Americans are used to.

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