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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wallace lay all his writing material out on his bed?
(a) To get a better sense of what he has to do.
(b) To intimidate people.
(c) To get organized.
(d) To appear very busy.

2. What is Wallace's assignment for the cruise essay?
(a) To critique the service.
(b) To spy on a government official.
(c) To advertise the service.
(d) To write his experience.

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

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

5. What does the word "pamper" in the brochure for the cruise ship make him think of?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Children.
(d) Femininity.

6. When does Wallace receive the cruise ship's tiny newspaper?
(a) At night.
(b) In the morning.
(c) At breakfast.
(d) In the afternoon.

7. What does Wallace think will happen to Arquette because of "Lost Highway"?
(a) She will never be hired again.
(b) She will stop acting.
(c) She will gain some respect.
(d) She will become wildly successful.

8. What does Wallace see Joyce's criticism of Brakus as?
(a) A misinterpretation.
(b) A factual statement.
(c) An over exaggeration.
(d) A minor incident.

9. How do the critics view Lynch's painting experience?
(a) They think he should have continued it.
(b) They are critical of it.
(c) They feel it detriments his movies.
(d) They never discuss it.

10. Why does a representative from Guest Relations come to Wallace's cabin?
(a) To inspect his bags.
(b) To question him.
(c) To apologize.
(d) To invite him to dinner.

11. Wallace enjoys having a clean cabin, but feels like a _______.
(a) Burden.
(b) Beggar.
(c) Prince.
(d) Snob.

12. Why doesn't Wallace get off the boat in Mexico?
(a) He wants to sleep.
(b) He doesn't want to look like a tourist.
(c) He has a better view.
(d) He is agoraphobic.

13. Why are the stadiums empty during Joyce's qualifying matches?
(a) Because it's bad weather.
(b) Because he's unknown.
(c) Because he's playing lower ranked players.
(d) Because he's very unpopular.

14. Why does Wallace believe he did poorly in the male best legs contest?
(a) He was tired.
(b) He had a cut on his knee.
(c) He had a black eye.
(d) He hadn't gone tanning.

15. What advertising logo is hung around the Canadian Open?
(a) A star.
(b) A cat.
(c) A red flag.
(d) A flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wallace believe Lynch's painting experience has helped him with?

2. Why does Wallace feel overwhelmed by the lecture on the ship's mechanical functions?

3. Why doesn't Wallace get seasick?

4. Wallace compares the brochure's affect to a ________.

5. What about the ship's church service reinforces the affect of luxury?

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