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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Klosterman think artists like Billy Joel are largely ignored?
(a) They are short.
(b) They write for working-class folk.
(c) They write forgettable music.
(d) They personalities are forgettable.

2. What does a Celtic person eat for breakfast?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Steak and eggs.
(c) Grits.
(d) Nothing.

3. What is incorrect about the story of Danny Ainge biting Tree Rollins in the 1984 Eastern playoffs?
(a) No biting occured.
(b) Rollins bit Ainge.
(c) Ainge did not draw blood.
(d) Rollins dared Ainge to bite him.

4. Which serial killer claimed pornography was detrimental to society?
(a) David Berkowitz.
(b) Ted Bundy.
(c) Charles Manson.
(d) John Wayne Gacy.

5. Klosterman begins Chapter 8 by talking about which prolific American director?
(a) Spike Lee.
(b) David Fincher.
(c) Martin Scorsese.
(d) John Cassavettes.

6. How does Klosterman think Big Brother would have survived?
(a) If someone died.
(b) If there was a soundtrack.
(c) If there was mroe arguing.
(d) If more cast members slept together.

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

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

9. What is a Laker person's preferred socially-irresponsible rapper?
(a) Ice Cube.
(b) Lil' John.
(c) 50 Cent.
(d) Eminem.

10. According to Klosterman, what types of interactions in The Real World are real?
(a) SIlent interactions.
(b) Sexual interactions.
(c) Racial interactions.
(d) Self-referential interactions.

11. In Chapter 1, Klosterman jokes about which religious sect's young people carping about whether they practice?
(a) The Satanists.
(b) The Amish.
(c) The Davidians.
(d) The Mormons.

12. How does Klosterman describe his desire to protect Marilyn Monroe in Chapter 6?
(a) All-consuming.
(b) Paternal.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Inexplicable.

13. In chapter 9, who does Klosterman suggest is the only person still using the term World Wide Web?
(a) His father.
(b) Bill Gates.
(c) Al Gore.
(d) Strom Thurmond.

14. At the end of Chapter 4, Klosterman says that Joel's music is about accepting what?
(a) Success.
(b) Imperfection.
(c) Lots of money.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is something that every first-time Sim player does, according to developer Will Wright?

2. Who does soccer primarily appeal to, according to Klosterman in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 9, Klosterman says the internet allows people to participate in what?

4. Which of the following characters is not referenced in Chapter 1?

5. According to Klosterman in Chapter 1, an intellectual relationship is no different from what?

(see the answer keys)

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