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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What activity sends other passengers running for cover?
(a) Bowling.
(b) Skeet shooting.
(c) Darts.
(d) Ping pong.

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

5. What about the Nadir has changed Wallace?
(a) The pampering.
(b) The conversation.
(c) The poor treatment.
(d) The sea sickness.

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

7. What does Wallace believe is the cause for Lynch being so poorly received by critics?
(a) They don't understand him.
(b) He's failed so many times.
(c) They are used to other films.
(d) They have a personal grudge.

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

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

10. Wallace compares Ellery and Don Rickles in terms of ______.
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Charisma.
(d) Personality.

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

12. What does Wallace realize about the brochure for the cruise when he boards the ship?
(a) It didn't over exaggerate.
(b) It was too modest.
(c) It was over exaggerated.
(d) It was advertising a different ship.

13. What does Wallace believe the criticism of "Lost Highway" will be over?
(a) The length.
(b) The attempt.
(c) The casting.
(d) The language.

14. What does the Dreamward have more of than the Nadir?
(a) Pools.
(b) Lights.
(c) Speakers.
(d) Passengers.

15. What frightens Wallace about his bathroom?
(a) The water pressure.
(b) The vacuum toilet.
(c) The electrical outlets.
(d) The slippery tiles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace believes the criticism of the "Twin Peaks" prequel as being based on the ________.

2. Wallace describes an exchange between the hero and the villain in "Blue Velvet." What is Lynch showing the audience through this scene?

3. Wallace speculates that there might be a _______point to Lynch using his ex-wife's paintings in "Lost Highway."

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

5. What advertising logo is hung around the Canadian Open?

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