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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '6: Ten Seconds to Love, 0:71' and '7: George Will vs. Nick Hornby, 0:86'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Klosterman notes that Bruce Springsteen is a hero to what?
(a) The middle class.
(b) The French.
(c) The uneducated.
(d) People from New Jersey.

2. How does Klosterman describe his desire to protect Marilyn Monroe in Chapter 6?
(a) Romantic.
(b) All-consuming.
(c) Inexplicable.
(d) Paternal.

3. Why is Madonna an unsuccessful sexual icon?
(a) She tries to hard.
(b) She is too talented.
(c) She cannot act.
(d) She is too boring.

4. According to Klosterman, Coldplay is a worst version of which two other bands?
(a) Blur and Oasis.
(b) REM and Blind Melon.
(c) Indigo Girls and The Cranberries.
(d) Travis and Radiohead.

5. How is Klosterman officially fired from his little league coaching job?
(a) In a one-on-one meeting.
(b) He is not officially fired.
(c) By note.
(d) By phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Klosterman initially suspect the Sims to be a critique of?

2. Which major cultural figure does Klosterman say made it easier for men like him to get women?

3. What can Klosterman not picture Marilyn Monroe doing?

4. In Chapter 6, which Comedy Central show does Klosterman claim is detrimental to society?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what does Klosterman believe Generations X's singular goal is?

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