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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. The writer who first compared a chopped salad's qualities to the workaholic lifestyle said that it promotes the consumption of what?
(a) Flavors.
(b) Data.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Nutrients.

2. Tolentino points out the way in which tweets do not allow for the inclusion of what types of experiences?
(a) Individual.
(b) Complex.
(c) Authentic.
(d) Communal.

3. Who was the President of the United States at the time the Dear Colleague letter was created?
(a) Bush, Jr.
(b) Bush, Sr.
(c) Obama.
(d) Clinton.

4. What is the first name of the writer with the last name Arendt, whose work is referenced within "Pure Heroines"?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Hannah.
(d) Sarah.

5. What drug does Tolentino claim can be useful to one's emotional health if used sparingly?
(a) Ecstasy.
(b) Melatonin.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) St. John's Wort.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which action taken by a particular hero is considered evidence by Tolentino that he has come to certain realizations?

2. In which American city did Tolentino grow up?

3. How many boys were a part of the reality television show series' cast?

4. In which year was Tolentino a cast member on the show Boys Vs. Girls?

5. Tolentino claims that the second problematic quality of the internet is that it encourages people to overestimate the value of what?

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