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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. 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.

2. Wallace compares the brochure's affect to a ________.
(a) Hot shower.
(b) Car advertisement.
(c) Dictatorship.
(d) Uncomfortable chair.

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

4. Why does the Hungarian waiter want to return to Budapest?
(a) To open a café.
(b) To bring his mother to America.
(c) To support his family.
(d) To become a doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace explains that despite Joyce's youthful appearance, he wears a ______ expression on his face while playing.

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

3. According to Wallace, why does the cruise ship brochure frequently use the second person?

4. What does Wallace feel he has to do on the cruise ship to stay happy?

5. What theme does Richard Pryor uphold for "Lost Highway"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Wallace feel about Conroy's Celebrity Cruise essay?

3. Throughout his time on the ship, does Wallace have good self-esteem? Why or why not?

4. Why does Wallace time his absences from his cabin?

5. When does Wallace suddenly become dissatisfied with the standards of his cruise ship? Why does this happen?

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

7. Why does Wallace consider tennis to be the most beautiful and demanding sport?

8. According to Wallace, why is Joyce a professional tennis player?

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

10. Is Wallace in good company in enjoying the activities on the ship?

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