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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83-111.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace believe references to pop-culture are necessary?
(a) It makes the work more realistic.
(b) It defines the style.
(c) It makes the piece more fun.
(d) He was paid to say this.

2. Wallace believes fighting technology lies in ________.
(a) War.
(b) Imitation.
(c) Compliance.
(d) Conservatism.

3. According to Wallace, how do commercials respond to the pressure for people to stop watching so much television?
(a) Commercials convince people television is reality.
(b) Commercials convince people they need television.
(c) Commercials convince viewers they are smart.
(d) Commercials convince people they need more products.

4. At the livestock barns of the fair, Wallace observes that horses are _______.
(a) Noble.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Lazy.

5. According to Wallace, commercials make people watch more television because they want to understand the _______.
(a) Concept.
(b) World.
(c) In-joke.
(d) Product.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, what did Wallace believe the purpose of carnivals was?

2. Why does Wallace call his tennis style "creative"?

3. What is Wallace's explanation for why Midwesterners are alienated?

4. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?

5. Wallace explains that Harper's Magazine has a primarily _________ audience.

(see the answer key)

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