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

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

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

5. Wallace describes an exchange between the hero and the villain in "Blue Velvet." What is Lynch showing the audience through this scene?
(a) That there is truth in every opinion.
(b) That there is only one hero.
(c) That there is evil in everyone.
(d) That he is a good writer.

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

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

8. How does Wallace pass the time before boarding the cruise ship?
(a) Eavesdropping.
(b) Talking to others.
(c) Reading.
(d) Examining the ship.

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

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

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

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

13. How does Joyce respond to the people he has to compete against at the qualifying matches?
(a) He's violent.
(b) He's very polite.
(c) He doesn't complain.
(d) He is cruel to them.

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

15. According to Wallace, why does the cruise ship brochure frequently use the second person?
(a) To appear personable.
(b) To draw you in.
(c) To make you feel uncomfortable.
(d) To create a fantasy.