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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace feels ______ when walking through the boat during the storm.

2. What does the Dreamward have more of than the Nadir?

3. Wallace uses McEnroe as an example of ________ tennis style.

4. What does Wallace decide to take advantage of in his last days on the cruise ship?

5. When Wallace carries his own bag, what happens to the porter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wallace explain Michael Joyce to the reader?

2. Does Wallace get seasick? Why or why not?

3. Why doesn't Wallace leave his cabin on the cruise ship?

4. Why is the stadium at Joyce's qualifying match relatively empty?

5. Does Wallace give credit to Lynch's critics? What is his opinion of them?

6. Does Wallace enjoy ordering room service on the cruise ship? Why or why not?

7. In terms of irony, why does Wallace appreciate Lynch's films?

8. How is morality a question in Lynch's films?

9. How does Wallace feel about his Celebrity Cruise assignment?

10. When the ship docks in Cozumel, Mexico, why doesn't Wallace get off the ship?

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