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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Wallace able to spend so much time talking to Tibor?
(a) Wallace doesn't talk to anyone else.
(b) There are no other diners.
(c) All the other diners are unfriendly.
(d) Wallace pays him.

2. What about the Dreamward catches Wallace's eye?
(a) It's loud horn.
(b) Its bright white paint.
(c) Its small size.
(d) It's beautiful passengers.

3. Wallace describes watching Lynch's movies as a(n) _______ experience.
(a) Religious.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Enjoyable.
(d) Mundane.

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

5. What about the ship's church service reinforces the affect of luxury?
(a) The tasty communion.
(b) The friendly priest.
(c) The big paintings.
(d) The cushioned pews.

6. Technically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It's a grammatical mess.
(b) It's poorly written.
(c) It's well written.
(d) It's very creative.

7. Why does Wallace describe Joyce in great detail to the reader?
(a) Because Joyce is a recluse.
(b) Because Joyce changed his name.
(c) Because he didn't even know who Joyce was.
(d) Because he assumes the reader doesn't know who Joyce is.

8. Other than tennis, what does Joyce enjoy?
(a) Reading.
(b) Football.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Skiing.

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

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

11. Wallace begins his essay on Michael Joyce, describing Joyce _______ serving a ball.
(a) Clumsily.
(b) Easily.
(c) Sharply.
(d) First.

12. What was surprising to Wallace about his cruise assignment?
(a) The time constraint.
(b) The short notice.
(c) The large budget.
(d) The topic.

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

14. 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 is agoraphobic.
(d) He has a better view.

15. Where is Asymmetrical Productions conveniently located for Lynch?
(a) Downtown.
(b) In his house.
(c) Near the set.
(d) Next to his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the porter react to Wallace carrying his own bag?

2. What does Wallace believe audiences will reconsider about Pullman after "Lost Highway"?

3. What about the Nadir has changed Wallace?

4. Why does a representative from Guest Relations come to Wallace's cabin?

5. Why does Lynch rarely use minorities in his films?

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