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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. What is the nickname assigned to those who have been sober for decades?

2. What does Mario use as the main characters in his film?

3. Which character describes a dark shape that has enveloped him twice?

4. Who tries to refuse a hug at Ennet house?

5. What does Hal believe the safest course of action is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the memories James had about his father.

2. What does Eric Clipperton's death show the students at Enfield?

3. What kind of impression do you get from Avril's character?

4. Why does Mario ask Avril how to tell if somebody is sad?

5. In what way has Hal lost Mario?

6. How could the use of the Entertainment be devastating?

7. Why is Don so interested in Joelle?

8. Why does Joelle like to clean?

9. What problems does Don Gately have with sobriety?

10. What is Remy's view of American culture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do Don and Joelle connect? What elements of their histories and current treatment parallel each other? Why is Don so interested in Joelle?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of tone does Wallace use toward drug abuse? What are some examples of ways in which diction and other literary devices contribute to the theme of drug abuse and Wallace's attitude toward it?

Essay Topic 3

Assess the overall tone of Infinite Jest. Is it positive or negative? Is it melancholy or uplifting? Is it reflective? Use three tones to describe Infinite Jest.

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