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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 290-318.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Hix's argument, "Morte d'Author," European post-structuralists argue what about authors?
(a) They are outdated.
(b) They are too powerful.
(c) The concept doesn't make sense.
(d) The concept is arbitrary.

2. How do the critics view Lynch's painting experience?
(a) They feel it detriments his movies.
(b) They are critical of it.
(c) They never discuss it.
(d) They think he should have continued it.

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

4. When Wallace carries his own bag, what happens to the porter?
(a) He's ignored.
(b) He's disciplined.
(c) He's fired.
(d) He's put to work.

5. Gilder believes technology can be solved with ________.
(a) More technology.
(b) More culture.
(c) Less technology.
(d) More reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace compares the brochure's affect to a ________.

2. What was Image-Fiction a response to?

3. By the end of the state fair, what has Wallace realized about the purpose of fairs?

4. What do the stall in the Expo Building sell?

5. Who are the majority of the audience of the clogging competition?

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