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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Puck removed from The Real World cast, according to Klosterman?
(a) He assaulted a cast member.
(b) He was too real.
(c) He broke the reality of the show.
(d) He was not charasmatic.

2. Which major cultural figure does Klosterman say made it easier for men like him to get women?
(a) Henry Winkler.
(b) Warren Beatty.
(c) Woody Allen.
(d) Martin Scorsese.

3. Why is Chuck's Sim unable to form a romantic relationship with Bella?
(a) She is married.
(b) He doesn't make enough money.
(c) He keeps falling asleep.
(d) She is not attracted to him.

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

5. Who did Laura turn out to be about?
(a) Joel's daughter.
(b) Joel's daughter.
(c) Joel's sister.
(d) Joel's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do American's generally stop playing soccer?

2. Which artist does Klosterman quote in Chapter 2 as voice questioning materialism?

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

4. Between which two states does Klosterman say he wrote this book?

5. Which serial killer claimed pornography was detrimental to society?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are amateur porn sites so popular on the internet?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 5, what odd existence does Klosterman describe regarding tribute bands?

3. What does Klosterman learn about his life from his Sim?

4. Describe the gig at the end of Chapter 5.

5. Why do women have an illogical opinion of John Cusack, according to Chuck Klosterman?

6. According to Klosterman in Chapter 4, what is Generation X's connection with coolness?

7. Why did Klosterman fail as a little league coach?

8. How does Will Wright answer the question of materialism in The Sims?

9. Why does Klosterman hate Coldplay?

10. What is Chuck Klosterman's purpose in writing this book?

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