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

2. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?
(a) Neither side is right.
(b) It's too confusing.
(c) It's an endless argument.
(d) It's pointless.

3. Who are the majority of the audience of the clogging competition?
(a) Other competitors.
(b) Journalists.
(c) Mothers and children.
(d) Agriculture executives.

4. What does Wallace observe about people dancing at a rock concert?
(a) They're not having as much fun as cloggers.
(b) They're too old to be dancing.
(c) They're dirty.
(d) They're can't dance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?

2. When does Wallace realize he is no longer a Midwesterner?

3. Hix comments that he feels the post-structuralists' argument makes the concept of an author _______.

4. What charity do Brenda Edgar and Ronald McDonald discuss with the press?

5. Why does Wallace admire Lynch?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Wallace, was Image-Fiction successful? Why or why not?

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

3. Does the plot of "Lost Highway" make sense? Is it supposed to make sense?

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

5. What is a "Lynchian" film?

6. How does Wallace feel about the setting for "Lost Highway"? Why does he feel this way?

7. Does Wallace agree with Hix's argument about "authors"? Why or why not?

8. As an adult, what does Wallace see as the purpose of carnivals?

9. Why was Wallace assigned to the Illinois State Fair article for Harper's?

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

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