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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A story about what musician does Klosterman cite in Chapter 16 for its admitted fraudulence?
(a) Billie Joe Armstrong.
(b) Ringo Starr.
(c) Michael Stipe.
(d) Ryan Adams.

2. What path do Gen X'ers normally choose in life, according to Klosterman in Chapter 12?
(a) The difficult path.
(b) They refuse to choose a path.
(c) The lowkey path.
(d) The comfortable path.

3. The Kellogg brothers had a falling out over what change made to corn flakes?
(a) The serving of them with milk.
(b) The addition of sugar.
(c) The marketing of them as a food for humans.
(d) The packaging of them for sale.

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

5. In Chapter 13, Klosterman questions the logic of the protagonists' choices in The Matrix and Vanilla Sky because why?
(a) They reflect a privileged lifestyle.
(b) They are not bases in reality.
(c) They are heedlessly heroic.
(d) They are absolute choices.

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

7. How did Klosterman personally feel about the Pop Music Studies conference?
(a) He was indifferent.
(b) He was ultimately disappointed.
(c) He detested it completely.
(d) He enjoyed himself.

8. When did Klosterman become completely dedicated to watching Saved by the Bell regularly?
(a) College.
(b) During his first internship.
(c) Eighth grade.
(d) His freshman year of high school.

9. What social activity is Eric Nuzum passionate about?
(a) Environmentalism.
(b) Health care reform.
(c) Sexual health.
(d) Free speech.

10. What did Derf write in relation to Jeffrey Dahmer?
(a) A biography.
(b) A Time Magazine article.
(c) A comic book.
(d) An obituary.

11. In Chapter 14, which country star's song does Chuck Klosterman dissect in detail?
(a) Tim McGraw.
(b) Toby Keith.
(c) George Strait.
(d) Trisha Yearwood.

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

13. According to Klosterman in Chapter 12, The Empire Strikes Back celebrates what?
(a) The defeat of its characters.
(b) The uniting of former foes.
(c) The friendship of its characters.
(d) The loss of innocence.

14. In Downtown Owl, Coach Laidlaw expresses disdain for those who watch what?
(a) The Price Is Right.
(b) All in the Family.
(c) Nightline.
(d) Captain Kangaroo.

15. Which television show does Klosterman cite as an example of an important program?
(a) Frontline.
(b) X Files.
(c) Twin Peaks.
(d) The Wire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What realization does the protagonist of Waking Life have at the end of the film?

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

3. What topic of conversation did Gacy continuously bring up with Nuzum in their phone calls?

4. In Chapter 10, Klosterman characterizes himself as what type of person?

5. Which of the following cereal icons is not cited in Chapter 10 as a Sisyphean character?

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