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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. Wallace's first feeling about the cruise is _______.
(a) Fear.
(b) Elation.
(c) Despair.
(d) Indifference.

2. Where is Asymmetrical Productions conveniently located for Lynch?
(a) In his house.
(b) Next to his home.
(c) Near the set.
(d) Downtown.

3. Why are the stadiums empty during Joyce's qualifying matches?
(a) Because he's playing lower ranked players.
(b) Because he's very unpopular.
(c) Because it's bad weather.
(d) Because he's unknown.

4. Wallace uses McEnroe as an example of ________ tennis style.
(a) Contemporary.
(b) Offensive.
(c) Joyce's.
(d) Defensive.

5. What does Wallace believe audiences will reconsider about Pullman after "Lost Highway"?
(a) His ability to play serious roles.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His comedic abilities.
(d) His ability to act.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Wallace able to spend so much time talking to Tibor?

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

4. Why does Wallace feel overwhelmed by the lecture on the ship's mechanical functions?

5. What is Wallace's favorite feature of the bathroom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do people smoke at the Canadian Open tennis tournament?

3. What is Ellery supposed to represent?

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

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

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

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

8. In terms of irony, why does Wallace appreciate Lynch's films?

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

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

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