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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Wallace believe "Lost Highway" will do for Blake's career?
(a) End it.
(b) Revive it.
(c) Type-cast him.
(d) Turn him into a director.

3. What about the ship's church service reinforces the affect of luxury?
(a) The tasty communion.
(b) The cushioned pews.
(c) The big paintings.
(d) The friendly priest.

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

5. Why, according to Wallace, is tennis the most demanding sport?
(a) It requires calculations of more variables.
(b) It requires more funding.
(c) It requires more practice.
(d) It requires more strength.

6. Wallace imagines being on a cruise ship as similar to being where?
(a) At home.
(b) In the womb.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In heaven.

7. Which player does Wallace explain is the most famous of the contemporary power baseline players?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Borg.
(c) Agassi.
(d) Brakus.

8. How do the critics view Lynch's painting experience?
(a) They are critical of it.
(b) They never discuss it.
(c) They think he should have continued it.
(d) They feel it detriments his movies.

9. Why doesn't Wallace continue to play the little girl in chess?
(a) Because he's humiliated.
(b) Because someone else wants to play.
(c) Because he's bored.
(d) Because she feels bad about herself.

10. Wallace explains that despite Joyce's youthful appearance, he wears a ______ expression on his face while playing.
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Determined.
(d) Happy.

11. How does the porter react to Wallace carrying his own bag?
(a) He lets him.
(b) He tries to stop him.
(c) He insists on taking it.
(d) He scolds Wallace.

12. What about the Nadir has changed Wallace?
(a) The conversation.
(b) The poor treatment.
(c) The sea sickness.
(d) The pampering.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wallace sees that elderly people and a ship have _______ in common.

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

3. What deeper truth about the cruise line does Conroy's essay reveal to Wallace?

4. What activity sends other passengers running for cover?

5. What does Wallace observe the passengers on the cruise feel the need to justify?

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