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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through '12: Sulking with Lisa Loeb on the Ice Planet Hoth, 1:49' and '13: The Awe-Inspiring Beauty of Tom Cruise's Shattered, Troll-like Face, 1:59'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an Electronic Arts game mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) SimCity.
(b) SimSafari.
(c) The Sims.
(d) SimEarth.

2. Klosterman believes the Laker-Celtic argument shows what about people?
(a) We long for easy metaphors.
(b) We are all racist.
(c) We all hate Boston.
(d) We don't understand basketball theory.

3. What is the first thing Klosterman asks Riley about in their Chapter 8 interview?
(a) His haircut.
(b) His feelings about the zone defense.
(c) His drinking.
(d) His thoughts on Larry Bird.

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

5. Between which two states does Klosterman say he wrote this book?
(a) Sleep and alertness.
(b) Anger and contentment.
(c) Hope and fear.
(d) Michigan and Indiana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is incorrect about the story of Danny Ainge biting Tree Rollins in the 1984 Eastern playoffs?

3. In Chapter 12, Klosterman compares Darth Vader's appeal to Luke at the end of The Empire Strike's Back to the modern pressures of a twenty-something to do what?

4. Around what holiday does Klosterman traditionally watch the Pamela Anderson sex tape?

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

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