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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '8: 33, 0:97' and '9: Porn, 1:09'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The popular use of what word is an example of generational divides in The Real World?
(a) Shizzle.
(b) Cool.
(c) Phat.
(d) Rad.

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

3. According to Klosterman, Coldplay is a worst version of which two other bands?
(a) REM and Blind Melon.
(b) Indigo Girls and The Cranberries.
(c) Blur and Oasis.
(d) Travis and Radiohead.

4. In the Introduction, Klosterman says his goal in writing the novel is to explain what?
(a) Why he hates himself.
(b) Why we are alive.
(c) Where America is headed.
(d) How we can be happy.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what does Klosterman believe Generations X's singular goal is?
(a) Owning things.
(b) Getting laid.
(c) Making art.
(d) Being cool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Klosterman use for the female John Cusack ideal?

2. In his grandest statement of Chapter 6, Klosterman says Anderson represents what?

3. Who did Laura turn out to be about?

4. In Chapter 4, Klosterman notes that Bruce Springsteen is a hero to what?

5. Why does Klosterman think artists like Billy Joel are largely ignored?

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