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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 213-255.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wallace see Joyce's criticism of Brakus as?
(a) A misinterpretation.
(b) A factual statement.
(c) An over exaggeration.
(d) A minor incident.

2. Where is Asymmetrical Productions conveniently located for Lynch?
(a) Downtown.
(b) Near the set.
(c) In his house.
(d) Next to his home.

3. When does Wallace explain Joyce made the decision to play tennis?
(a) Only recently.
(b) When he was born.
(c) When he was 22.
(d) It was decided for him.

4. According to Wallace, what elements do Lynch's films draw out?
(a) Unseen.
(b) Common.
(c) Dark.
(d) Imaginary.

5. Who does Wallace believe is the ultimate outsider?
(a) Carnies.
(b) Midwesterners.
(c) Women.
(d) Journalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hix comments that he feels the post-structuralists' argument makes the concept of an author _______.

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

3. What natural disaster does Jim Edgar discuss with the press?

4. Why does Lynch rarely use minorities in his films?

5. Wallace isn't sure what _____ everyone at the car race is waiting for.

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