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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What television show does Wallace compare the cloggers to?
(a) "The Real World."
(b) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
(c) "Survivor."
(d) "The Beverly Hillbillies."

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

3. What is the key difference between Wallace and Antitoi?
(a) Anitioi is stronger.
(b) Wallace hits the ball as hard as possible.
(c) Wallace is more talented.
(d) Antitoi cares about tennis.

4. Why does Wallace feel the theme of consumption is appropriate for this state fair?
(a) There's good food there.
(b) Its economy is based on agriculture.
(c) The people are overweight.
(d) There's nothing to do but eat in the state.

5. On his second day of the desert competition, why does Wallace repeatedly use the bathroom?
(a) Because he drank too much water.
(b) Because he doesn't like the people he's with.
(c) Because he's sick.
(d) Because he has to take medication.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wallace admire Lynch?

2. Wallace describes his tennis career as ______ successful.

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

4. What does Wallace blame for his failure as a tennis player in college?

5. According to Wallace, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?

(see the answer key)

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