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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Story of a Generation of Seven Scams” and "We Come From Virginia".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the bioluminescent bay discussed in the essay "Reality TV Me"?
(a) Coral.
(b) Mosquito.
(c) Culebra.
(d) Bahama.

2. Which person in Tolentino's life suggested that she apply to the University of Virginia?
(a) Her doctor.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her guidance counselor.
(d) Her mother.

3. In what year was the Dear Colleague letter created, as discussed in the essay "We Come from Old Virginia"?
(a) 1997.
(b) 1990.
(c) 2011.
(d) 2002.

4. Which action taken by a particular hero is considered evidence by Tolentino that he has come to certain realizations?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Collapsing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Crying.

5. Tolentino states that Zuckerberg controls what kinds of definitions for Facebook users?
(a) Political.
(b) Moral.
(c) Philosophical.
(d) Social.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolentino comments on Erdely's mistakes by stating that which kind of intentions "often produce blind spots" (208)?

2. In what level of school was Tolentino when her friend insisted that she had to be a certain color of Power Ranger?

3. What level of school was Tolentino attending when she began to feel "twinges of guilt" (134) after each church service?

4. To which television show does Tolentino allude toward the end of the essay entitled "Always Be Optimizing"?

5. In which level of school was Tolentino when she was featured on a reality television series?

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