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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. What is the closest equivalent to Joe DiMaggio in modern sports, according to Klosterman in Chapter 6?
(a) Tiger Woods.
(b) Michael Jordan.
(c) Barry Bonds.
(d) Joe Montana.

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

3. Klosterman believes the Laker-Celtic argument shows what about people?
(a) We long for easy metaphors.
(b) We all hate Boston.
(c) We don't understand basketball theory.
(d) We are all racist.

4. To what abstract notion does Pamela Anderson make love, according to Klosterman in Chapter 6?
(a) Celebrity.
(b) Sexuality.
(c) Rock and roll.
(d) America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 6, Klosterman says he never wants hear someone say soccer is what again?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, Klosterman says that all popular ideas are inherently what?

3. What is the preferred drug of Laker people?

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

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

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