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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 lay all his writing material out on his bed?
(a) To get organized.
(b) To appear very busy.
(c) To intimidate people.
(d) To get a better sense of what he has to do.

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

3. Why does Wallace see fighting irony as "impossible"?
(a) It insults those who question it.
(b) It is too powerful.
(c) People enjoy it.
(d) It's an integral part of the world.

4. Wallace uses Borg as an example of ________ tennis style.
(a) Tentative.
(b) Clumsy.
(c) Defensive.
(d) Common.

5. What was surprising to Wallace about his cruise assignment?
(a) The large budget.
(b) The time constraint.
(c) The topic.
(d) The short notice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lynch urinate on trees in the middle of Los Angeles while filming "Lost Highway"?

2. What word does Wallace use to define "Lynchian"?

3. What theme does Richard Pryor uphold for "Lost Highway"?

4. What activity other than tennis does Wallace cite as using geometry?

5. What does Wallace believe Lynch's painting experience has helped him with?

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