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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace believes people recognize pop-culture references but are _______ with them.
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Confused.
(c) Displeased.
(d) Happy.

2. As a child, what did Wallace believe the purpose of carnivals was?
(a) To praise God.
(b) To inspire community.
(c) To entertain him.
(d) To make money.

3. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," American post-structuralists argue what about authors?
(a) The concept isn't important.
(b) The definition is wrong.
(c) There are too few.
(d) The concept has some validity.

4. When does Wallace realize he is no longer a Midwesterner?
(a) When he can't understand the accent.
(b) When he gets lost on a farm.
(c) When he notices he dresses differently.
(d) When he realizes he can't enjoy the carnival.

5. How does Wallace feel about the cruise director, Scott Peterson?
(a) He finds him endearing.
(b) He finds him intelligent.
(c) He finds him unattractive.
(d) He finds him annoying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace enjoys having a clean cabin, but feels like a _______.

2. According to Wallace, why does watching television beget more television?

3. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?

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

5. What does Wallace think will happen to Arquette because of "Lost Highway"?

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