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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. At Ennet House, what does Joelle realize that she likes to do?

2. Who watched a classmate die after he achieved his goal?

3. What caused Marathe to lose his legs?

4. What is the name of the game the Enfield students invented?

5. What do Remy and Hugh discuss the use of the Entertainment in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lyle mean when he tells the students never to underestimate objects?

2. In what way has Hal lost Mario?

3. Why does Joelle like to clean?

4. What are the contents of the Entertainment?

5. Describe the memories James had about his father.

6. How could the use of the Entertainment be devastating?

7. How does Orin treat women?

8. What is Remy's view of American culture?

9. What problems does Don Gately have with sobriety?

10. Why does Mario ask Avril how to tell if somebody is sad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does each part of Infinite Jest serve a specific purpose? Are there any elements to the story that are pointless? If so, why are these elements still included?

Essay Topic 2

Was James' genius a blessing or a curse?

Essay Topic 3

Why did James commit suicide? What did his lack of connection with his family have to do with his depression and suicide?

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