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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace enjoys having a clean cabin, but feels like a _______.

2. Why doesn't Wallace participate in the hypnotism?

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

4. How do the critics view Lynch's painting experience?

5. Wallace describes an exchange between the hero and the villain in "Blue Velvet." What is Lynch showing the audience through this scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Wallace participate in many of the activities on the ship?

2. Does Lynch's ex-wife have any role in the film? What is her relation to "Lost Highway"?

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

4. Why does Wallace ultimately spend most of his time alone on the ship?

5. Does Wallace believe he could have been a great tennis player? Why or why not?

6. Why does Wallace say he is on the fence about Lynch casing Richard Pryor?

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

8. How does Wallace anticipate he will be treated on the cruise ship? Why does he think this?

9. What is Ellery supposed to represent?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several essays, Wallace discusses his idols in art and sports. Discuss what Wallace is conveying about himself through his discussion of those he looks up to.

Essay Topic 2

Wallace discusses the use of irony mainly when discussing television and entertainment and criticizes it as being detrimental. Discuss Wallace's definition of irony and the detriments and benefits it has for art. What is Wallace's definition and objective with his argument? How does Wallace see irony differently?

Essay Topic 3

Wallace, in his alienation, often finds himself embarrassed or ashamed of himself. Discuss the source of Wallace's shame and the angle it presents for the experiences.

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