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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Wallace able to spend so much time talking to Tibor?

2. What is the most common word used to criticize Lynch's movies?

3. When does the maid clean Wallace's cabin?

4. What does Wallace see Joyce's criticism of Brakus as?

5. Wallace describes Lynch as being "_______ ambitious."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wallace consider tennis to be the most beautiful and demanding sport?

2. Does Wallace enjoy ordering room service on the cruise ship? Why or why not?

3. When does Wallace suddenly become dissatisfied with the standards of his cruise ship? Why does this happen?

4. In terms of irony, why does Wallace appreciate Lynch's films?

5. Why does Wallace explain Michael Joyce to the reader?

6. Does Wallace respond to the Celebrity Cruise brochure the way the brochure intends? Why?

7. Does Wallace get seasick? Why or why not?

8. According to Wallace, why is Joyce a professional tennis player?

9. Throughout his time on the ship, does Wallace have good self-esteem? Why or why not?

10. Why doesn't Wallace leave his cabin on the cruise ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wallace, in his alienation, often finds himself embarrassed or ashamed of himself. Discuss the source of Wallace's shame and the angle it presents for the experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Wallace's essays often present an argument. Discuss how Wallace contradicts the arguments, his method of citations and antithesis and the effect this has on the final product.

Essay Topic 3

Identity is a reoccurring them throughout Wallace's experiences. Identity crisis is a primary theme of "Lost Highway," as well as what causes him great distress in discovering his own. Discuss Wallace's commentary on one's identity.

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