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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, which actor's 1970s career does Klosterman use as an example of films that expressed the zeitgeist?
(a) Gene Hackman.
(b) Jack Nicholson.
(c) Marlon Brando.
(d) Al Pacino.

2. Which of the following is a reason Klosterman offers for why mix CD's are less effective than mix tapes?
(a) The listener can skip songs.
(b) You cannot cut off part of a long song.
(c) The CD is less durable.
(d) Many songs are copy-protected.

3. In Chapter 12, Klosterman compares Darth Vader's appeal to Luke at the end of The Empire Strike's Back to the modern pressures of a twenty-something to do what?
(a) Go to grad school.
(b) Have children.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Get married.

4. According to Klosterman in Chapter 16, why do copy editors insert false information into a news story?
(a) To discredit a writer.
(b) To play with readers for fun.
(c) In the name of fairness.
(d) To push an agenda.

5. Which Saved by the Bell actor did not take a madly divergent role after the show?
(a) Dustin Diamond.
(b) Elizabeth Berkley.
(c) Tiffani-Amber Thiessen.
(d) Lark Voorhies.

6. What southern fast food establishment plays prominently in country music, according to Klosterman in Chapter 14?
(a) Tastee Freeze.
(b) Dairy Queen.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Krystal Burger.

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

8. At the end of Chapter 16, Klosterman declares that who controls the content of modern newspapers?
(a) Page designers.
(b) Editorial writers.
(c) Management.
(d) Copy editors.

9. What is Mitch Hrlicka's nickname?
(a) H-Dog.
(b) Hass.
(c) Vanna.
(d) Xardoz.

10. According to Horace, what do real men drink?
(a) Water.
(b) Wine coolers.
(c) Deer.
(d) Whiskey.

11. Which of the following cereal icons is not cited in Chapter 10 as a Sisyphean character?
(a) Sonny the Cuckoo Bird.
(b) Tony the Tiger.
(c) The Trix Rabbit.
(d) The Cookie Crisp Crook.

12. What point does Valentine make about life in Owl?
(a) Everyone experiences the same life.
(b) It is more sordid than most think.
(c) It is easier with God.
(d) It passes quickly.

13. What does Valentine say is thriving in Owl?
(a) The bowling alley.
(b) The movie theater.
(c) The water park.
(d) The new Arby's.

14. What did Klosterman spend the first twenty minutes of his interview with the front man of Soul Asylum discussing?
(a) The influence of ELO.
(b) The best bars in Minneapolis.
(c) His time at Dartmouth.
(d) What he had for breakfast.

15. What realization does the protagonist of Waking Life have at the end of the film?
(a) He is awake.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is in a film.
(d) He is having a nightmare.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Klosterman become completely dedicated to watching Saved by the Bell regularly?

2. Sylvester Graham argued that insanity is linked to what?

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

4. What does Klosterman state is the essential question of all modern great films?

5. What social activity is Eric Nuzum passionate about?

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