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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 138-183.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace see the baton twirling competition as dangerous?
(a) Because they twirl blindfolded.
(b) Because they throw the batons into the crowd.
(c) Because they twirl very fast.
(d) Because the batons are on fire.

2. According to Native Companion, why doesn't she get upset about sexual harassment?
(a) Otherwise they would harass her more.
(b) They're just kidding.
(c) Otherwise she wouldn't have any fun.
(d) They're complimenting her.

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

4. Why was Wallace fascinated by tornados?
(a) They are massive.
(b) They don't follow rules of geometry.
(c) They define the terrain.
(d) They terrify people.

5. What does Wallace believe is the only way for an individual to define "Lynchian"?
(a) By seeing it.
(b) By meeting Lynch.
(c) It can't be defined.
(d) By looking it up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After discussing Hix's argument, what is Wallace's final opinion on the argument over "authors"?

3. Wallace and other press are transported around the fair on a _______ powered tractor.

4. After seeing the distressed pigs at the livestock barns, why does Wallace feel hypocritical?

5. What does Wallace most like about the Expo Building at the state fair?

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