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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wallace, why do Midwesterners take their vacations to be around people?
(a) Because they need to belong.
(b) Because they need to be complimented.
(c) Because they are claustrophobic.
(d) Because they're isolated otherwise.

2. Wallace studied Mathematics in college because the straight lines reminded him of what?
(a) The grids of sudoku.
(b) Lines of Midwestern geography.
(c) His dreams.
(d) The windows of skyscrapers.

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

4. In college, Wallace began to fall behind in his peers _______.
(a) Mentally.
(b) Creatively.
(c) Physically.
(d) Intellectually.

5. What does Wallace blame for his failure as a tennis player in college?
(a) The lack of equipment.
(b) Windscreens on the court.
(c) The overwhelming academic work.
(d) The pressure from coaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace believes that commercials have evolved into appealing to a sense of ______.

2. According to Wallace, why does watching television beget more television?

3. Why was Wallace sent to the state fair?

4. Why do the students disagree with their professor in "E Unibus Pluram"?

5. Wallace learns that people enter the Junior Livestock Competition for ______.

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