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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Post-structuralists believe that although the historical context can aid a text, much of it really depends on what?
(a) The hype.
(b) The reader.
(c) The language.
(d) The length.

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

3. What does Wallace attribute his tennis success to?
(a) Sun.
(b) Emotions.
(c) God.
(d) Wind.

4. Why do the students disagree with their professor in "E Unibus Pluram"?
(a) They believe all writing must take place in a specific time.
(b) They believe writing is better when it's not time specific.
(c) They believe their professor is always right.
(d) They believe writing should be composed primarily of historical references.

5. According to Wallace, commercials make people watch more television because they want to understand the _______.
(a) Concept.
(b) In-joke.
(c) Product.
(d) World.

6. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because they twirl very fast.
(b) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.
(c) Because they twirl blindfolded.
(d) Because the batons are on fire.

7. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?
(a) Leyner's heavy use of pop-culture references.
(b) Leyner is very involved in making pop-culture.
(c) Leyner praises pop-culture.
(d) Leyner is a pop-culture character.

8. Why does Wallace get ill on his first day at the desert competition?
(a) Because he rode a rollercoaster.
(b) Because he eats too much.
(c) Because it's too hot.
(d) Because he hasn't slept.

9. At the beginning of "E Unibus Pluram," what does Wallace describe fiction writers as enjoying?
(a) Watching others.
(b) Reading.
(c) Traveling.
(d) Playing sports.

10. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?
(a) Their pants.
(b) Their jewelry.
(c) Their shoes.
(d) Their t-shirts.

11. Why does Wallace call his tennis style "creative"?
(a) It accepts nature.
(b) It ignores convention.
(c) It's like a dance.
(d) It is basic.

12. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.
(a) Less technology.
(b) More culture.
(c) More technology.
(d) More reading.

13. What type of cinema does Wallace believe Lynch has influenced?
(a) Outsider cinema.
(b) Mainstream cinema.
(c) Chick Flick cinema.
(d) Sci-Fi cinema.

14. In the Midwest, how are people supposed to respond to a tornado during a tennis match?
(a) Go to a nearby ditch.
(b) Get under the benches.
(c) Go home.
(d) Gather together.

15. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?
(a) Antitoi cares about tennis.
(b) Wallace hits the ball as hard as possible.
(c) Wallace is more talented.
(d) Anitioi is stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Wallace watch the car race?

2. According to Wallace, why do Easterners take their vacations to be isolated?

3. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?

4. In the scenario Wallace describes in "E Unibus Pluram," what is the professor's belief?

5. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?

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