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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 319-353.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?
(a) He was paid to say this.
(b) It defines the style.
(c) It makes the work more realistic.
(d) It makes the piece more fun.

2. Why are the stadiums empty during Joyce's qualifying matches?
(a) Because he's very unpopular.
(b) Because he's playing lower ranked players.
(c) Because he's unknown.
(d) Because it's bad weather.

3. Wallace begins his essay on Michael Joyce, describing Joyce _______ serving a ball.
(a) First.
(b) Sharply.
(c) Clumsily.
(d) Easily.

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

5. Two women who mistake Wallace for working for Harper's Bazaar compliment him on his magazine's _________.
(a) Advice.
(b) Editing.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Design.

Short Answer Questions

1. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?

2. What does Wallace believe about the dialogue in six hours worth of television?

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

4. Wallace imagines being on a cruise ship as similar to being where?

5. Why is Wallace able to spend so much time talking to Tibor?

(see the answer key)

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