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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wallace imagines being on a cruise ship as similar to being where?
(a) In heaven.
(b) In the womb.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) At home.

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

3. Ethically, how does Wallace feel about Conroy's essay?
(a) It sets a high standard.
(b) It's a tribute to writing.
(c) It's advertising.
(d) It sets a low standard.

4. Wallace explains that both elderly people and cruise ships are in need of tremendous _______.
(a) Attention.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Fuel.
(d) Upkeep.

5. What does Wallace decide to take advantage of in his last days on the cruise ship?
(a) The many activities.
(b) The great views.
(c) The interesting passengers.
(d) The good food.

6. Why does Wallace order so much room service on the ship?
(a) It's included in the ticket price.
(b) He takes advantage of everything.
(c) He has an eating disorder.
(d) He's antisocial.

7. Where does Wallace's Celebrity Cruise start?
(a) Cape Cod.
(b) Florida.
(c) California.
(d) Texas.

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

14. Wallace believes the criticism of the "Twin Peaks" prequel as being based on the ________.
(a) Content.
(b) Casting.
(c) Art direction.
(d) Attempt.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What church activity on the ship does no one participate in?

3. How does Wallace treat Winston while playing ping-pong?

4. Wallace begins his essay on Michael Joyce, describing Joyce _______ serving a ball.

5. What about the Nadir has changed Wallace?

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