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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '14: Toby Over Moby, 1:74' and '15: This is Zodiac Speaking, 1:87'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Randy Trask hitting on at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Klosterman.
(b) A waitress.
(c) A gas station attendant.
(d) A groupee.

2. Which of the following is not a modern film that Klosterman cites as one of the films worth watching and discussing?
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Memento.
(c) ExistenZ.
(d) Fight Club.

3. What Star Wars character does Klosterman argue was the hero of every kid who watched the franchise?
(a) Boba Fett.
(b) Luke Skywalker.
(c) Han Solo.
(d) R2-D2.

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

5. Sylvester Graham argued that insanity is linked to what?
(a) Moon cycles.
(b) Family history.
(c) Food choices.
(d) Religious affiliation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which band member of Paradise City is the band leader looking to replace?

2. Why was Puck removed from The Real World cast, according to Klosterman?

3. Which of the following is not a story in the heavy news day Klosterman describes in a hypothetical question?

4. In addition to realizing that life is inherently disappointing, what reason does does Klosterman offer for Generation X's decision to abandon working class values in Chapter 12?

5. What has the drummer of Paradise City done recently that mystifies his bandmates?

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