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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?
(a) They're just kidding.
(b) They're complimenting her.
(c) Otherwise they would harass her more.
(d) Otherwise she wouldn't have any fun.

2. According to Wallace, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?
(a) Unseen.
(b) Common.
(c) Imaginary.
(d) Dark.

3. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.
(a) Noble.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Stupid.

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

5. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.
(a) Ethanol.
(b) Solar.
(c) Water.
(d) Horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seeing the distressed pigs at the livestock barns, why does Wallace feel hypocritical?

2. Why did Wallace have a more difficult time playing tennis in New England?

3. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the students argue with their professor's position that works should make no reference to a specific time period?

2. Was Wallace a "boring" tennis player? How so?

3. What is a "Lynchian" film?

4. How was Wallace able to go to the Desert Competition of the fair?

5. According to Wallace, what tendencies does television appeal to? Who is television's target?

6. According to Wallace, do writers enjoy watching television? Do writers enjoy being watched? Why do writers watch television?

7. According to Wallace, what does television reference?

8. What caused Lynch's downfall in the movie industry?

9. What connection does Wallace see between tennis, geography, and the wind?

10. What is the idea of Image-Fiction? Why does it exist?

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