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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. What is the mistake Klosterman's friends make when they watch romantic comedies and maudlin family dramas?
(a) They criticize them as they would great art.
(b) They think they are capable of writing them.
(c) They dismiss them out of hand.
(d) They assume life should be like them.

2. What does Klosterman admit The Real World consists of?
(a) People arguing.
(b) People doing nothing.
(c) People trying to stay on television.
(d) People hooking up.

3. What can Klosterman not picture Marilyn Monroe doing?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Having sex.
(c) Going to the bathroom.
(d) Drinking a beer.

4. When do American's generally stop playing soccer?
(a) In high school.
(b) After college.
(c) When they get a girlfriend.
(d) In the third grade.

5. What did Woody Allen make desirable in the 1970s?
(a) Neuroses.
(b) Wit.
(c) Being from New York.
(d) Glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 9, who does Klosterman suggest is the only person still using the term World Wide Web?

2. What separates Paradise City from other Guns-N-Roses tribute bands?

3. How does Klosterman describe his desire to protect Marilyn Monroe in Chapter 6?

4. With what term does Klosterman characterize Pat Riley's coaching style?

5. In the introduction, what data does Klosterman say is the way he analyzes his goal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why do so many children play soccer, according to Klosterman?

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

5. How did Woody Allen change and then fail to change romantic perceptions?

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

7. Describe Chuck Klosterman's holiday tradition.

8. What is the value of celebrity nudity sites on the net?

9. What is the difference between the sexuality Monroe represents and the sexuality Anderson represents?

10. According to Klosterman, how did The Real World create modern youth culture?

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