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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '2: Billy Sim, 0:12' and '3:What Happens When People Stop Being Polite, 0:26'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters is not referenced in Chapter 1?
(a) Cliff Huxtable.
(b) Bridget Jones.
(c) Tyler Durden.
(d) Lloyd Dobler.

2. In the introduction, what data does Klosterman say is the way he analyzes his goal?
(a) Personal anecdotes.
(b) Election data.
(c) Pop culture.
(d) Postmodern literature.

3. When does Klosterman say he began watching The Real World?
(a) 1997.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1992.

4. Which popular NBC show does Klosterman cite in this chapter as having unrealistic romantic ideals?
(a) The Office.
(b) Friends.
(c) Seinfeld.
(d) Mad About You.

5. Why was Puck removed from The Real World cast, according to Klosterman?
(a) He was not charasmatic.
(b) He broke the reality of the show.
(c) He assaulted a cast member.
(d) He was too real.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Katie in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 1, Klosterman jokes about which religious sect's young people carping about whether they practice?

3. Which of the following is not an Electronic Arts game mentioned in Chapter 2?

4. How does Klosterman think Big Brother would have survived?

5. Which major cultural figure does Klosterman say made it easier for men like him to get women?

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