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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '12: Sulking with Lisa Loeb on the Ice Planet Hoth, 1:49' and '13: The Awe-Inspiring Beauty of Tom Cruise's Shattered, Troll-like Face, 1:59'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, which Comedy Central show does Klosterman claim is detrimental to society?
(a) The Man Show.
(b) Crank Yankers.
(c) South Park.
(d) The Daily Show.

2. What separates Paradise City from other Guns-N-Roses tribute bands?
(a) They play their own instruments.
(b) They don't wear wigs.
(c) They have learned some bottleg Chinese Democracy tunes.
(d) They play drunk.

3. Between which years does Klosterman focus his basketball debate in Chapter 8?
(a) 1984-1991.
(b) 2000-2007.
(c) 1980-1989.
(d) 1975-1979.

4. In Chapter 9, Klosterman says the internet allows people to participate in what?
(a) A massive orgy.
(b) A hum of white noise.
(c) An international dialogue.
(d) A collective consciousness.

5. At the end of Chapter 5, what do most of the Paradise City band members say happened in their hotel room?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They got in a fight by the pool.
(c) They kicked their drummer out.
(d) They all got laid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Klosterman describe his desire to protect Marilyn Monroe in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 12, what event does Klosterman theorize ended the second act of his generation?

3. What is the first thing Klosterman asks Riley about in their Chapter 8 interview?

4. According to Klosterman in Chapter 12, The Empire Strikes Back celebrates what?

5. Which film was the first film Klosterman saw in a movie theater?

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