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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 183-212.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?
(a) Imaginary.
(b) Common.
(c) Dark.
(d) Unseen.

2. What article of clothing distinguishes a "Kmart Person"?
(a) Their t-shirts.
(b) Their jewelry.
(c) Their shoes.
(d) Their pants.

3. Wallace believes the criticism of the "Twin Peaks" prequel as being based on the ________.
(a) Art direction.
(b) Content.
(c) Casting.
(d) Attempt.

4. What theme does Richard Pryor uphold for "Lost Highway"?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Identity crisis.
(c) Family values.
(d) Race.

5. According to Wallace, how did Leyner's image-fiction attempt to solve irony?
(a) It mocked it.
(b) It embraced it.
(c) It ignored it.
(d) It negated it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?

2. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.

3. What does Wallace believe the criticism of "Lost Highway" will be over?

4. What about Leyner's image-fiction made Wallace wonder if pop-culture is all people have become?

5. Why, according to Wallace, did Image-Fiction fail?

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