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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. 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.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "pamper" in the brochure for the cruise ship make him think of?

2. Wallace explains that Joyce is in the top _____ tennis players.

3. Why are the stadiums empty during Joyce's qualifying matches?

4. What is special about Thursdays on the cruise ship?

5. What does Wallace believe audiences will reconsider about Pullman after "Lost Highway"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Wallace sit alone at breakfast on the cruise ship?

3. Was the brochure for the cruise ship misleading? What does Wallace observe about this?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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