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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '14: Toby Over Moby, 1:74' and '15: This is Zodiac Speaking, 1:87'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What component of music is most important to people who don't care about good music?
(a) Melody.
(b) Lyrics.
(c) Bass Line.
(d) Back-up vocals.

2. What did Riley teach his Lakers after they choked in 1984?
(a) The zone defense.
(b) Lao Tsu.
(c) Celtic history.
(d) Yoga.

3. According to Klosterman, Billy Joel is great despite what?
(a) Being old.
(b) Not being cool.
(c) Playing the piano.
(d) Making music in the 1980s.

4. Klosterman begins Chapter 8 by talking about which prolific American director?
(a) Spike Lee.
(b) David Fincher.
(c) John Cassavettes.
(d) Martin Scorsese.

5. Which word is Klosterman astounded to find so prevalent around internet pornography at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Housewife.
(b) Teens.
(c) Bisexual.
(d) Granny.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what term does Klosterman characterize Pat Riley's coaching style?

2. In Chapter 14, which country star's song does Chuck Klosterman dissect in detail?

3. What separates Paradise City from other Guns-N-Roses tribute bands?

4. What southern fast food establishment plays prominently in country music, according to Klosterman in Chapter 14?

5. What does the serial killer Cowboy Mike do with Klosterman's friend Sarah?

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