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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace explains that despite Joyce's youthful appearance, he wears a ______ expression on his face while playing.
(a) Angry.
(b) Happy.
(c) Determined.
(d) Sad.

2. What does Wallace feel he has to do on the cruise ship to stay happy?
(a) Meet more people.
(b) Get more exercise.
(c) Move up in status.
(d) Do more writing.

3. When Wallace carries his own bag, what happens to the porter?
(a) He's ignored.
(b) He's disciplined.
(c) He's put to work.
(d) He's fired.

4. Wallace feels ______ when walking through the boat during the storm.
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Sick.
(c) Dreamy.
(d) Overweight.

5. What is Wallace's favorite feature of the bathroom?
(a) The shiny sink.
(b) The powerful shower.
(c) The big mirror.
(d) The big tub.

6. Scott Peterson's story about his wife turns out not to be a story but a _______.
(a) Lesson.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Crude joke.
(d) Warning.

7. Why doesn't Wallace participate in the hypnotism?
(a) He knows he's susceptible to it.
(b) He doesn't believe in it.
(c) He knows it won't work.
(d) He's afraid.

8. How does the porter react to Wallace carrying his own bag?
(a) He insists on taking it.
(b) He tries to stop him.
(c) He scolds Wallace.
(d) He lets him.

9. What does Wallace believe audiences will reconsider about Pullman after "Lost Highway"?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His comedic abilities.
(c) His ability to act.
(d) His ability to play serious roles.

10. When looking at the Dreamward, what does Wallace want?
(a) More luxury.
(b) To go back home.
(c) To go back to bed.
(d) To work for the ship.

11. In describing Joyce's situation in tennis, Wallace compares him to a _______ player.
(a) Baseball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Chess.
(d) Football.

12. Why does Wallace think he couldn't compete against some of the lower ranked professionals?
(a) His physical strength.
(b) His training.
(c) His style of play.
(d) His concentration.

13. Wallace uses Borg as an example of ________ tennis style.
(a) Defensive.
(b) Common.
(c) Clumsy.
(d) Tentative.

14. Wallace believes passengers enjoy and resent Ellery's ______.
(a) Comedy.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Sarcasm.
(d) Facial expressions.

15. When does Wallace explain Joyce made the decision to play tennis?
(a) When he was 22.
(b) Only recently.
(c) It was decided for him.
(d) When he was born.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Lynch's ex-wife's paintings displayed in "Lost Highway"?

2. When does Wallace receive the cruise ship's tiny newspaper?

3. What does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" will do for Blake's career?

4. Other than tennis, what does Joyce enjoy?

5. How does Wallace feel about the cruise director, Scott Peterson?

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