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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '16: All I Know is What I Read in the Papers, 2:03', '17: I, Rock Chump, 2:19' and '18: How To Disappear Completely and Never Be Found, 2:28'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Klosterman's hypothetical newspaper scenario in Chapter 16, why does the reporter miss the Mayor's call?
(a) He goes to his daughter's soccer game.
(b) He is getting a Dr. Pepper.
(c) He falls asleep at his desk.
(d) He gets caught up in an episode of CHiPS.

2. According to Klosterman, soccer forces what on children?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Cleats.
(c) Equality.
(d) Physical fitness.

3. According to Klosterman, what does The Sims force one to do?
(a) End a personal relationship.
(b) Lose hours of sleep.
(c) Acknowledge personal defeat.
(d) Examine oneself.

4. At the end of Chapter 16, Klosterman declares that who controls the content of modern newspapers?
(a) Management.
(b) Editorial writers.
(c) Page designers.
(d) Copy editors.

5. Why did many critics dislike the end of Reality Bites?
(a) They did not believe Ben Stiller as a nice guy.
(b) They thought Winona Ryder chose the wrong man.
(c) They though it was too pat.
(d) They thought it was ineptly edited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a nude celebrity's nudity unconsciously prove to others?

2. What does Paradise City say they get that most original bands do not?

3. In Chapter 10, Klosterman characterizes himself as what type of person?

4. At the end of Chapter 4, Klosterman says that Joel's music is about accepting what?

5. Which of the following is a reason Klosterman offers for why mix CD's are less effective than mix tapes?

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