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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. Where is the Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Chapter 40?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New York.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Rhode Island.

2. What caused Marathe to lose his legs?
(a) A truck.
(b) A train.
(c) A car.
(d) A hiking accident.

3. Who appears to be the sweetest and most innocent of the Incandenza family?
(a) James.
(b) Hal.
(c) Mario.
(d) Onis.

4. Hal has compulsion issues about which of the following?
(a) Nicotine.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Heroin.

5. What do Remy and Hugh discuss the use of the Entertainment in?
(a) Torture.
(b) Social work.
(c) Education.
(d) Warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character appears to have the best relationship with Avril?

2. What is the name of the man the Wheelchair Assassins killed?

3. Who is described as a jaded and yet worldly individual who has studied politics?

4. How does Mario feel, knowing that his films are not as well-received as his father's?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Avril have an affair during her marriage to James?

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

3. Who is Randy Lenz?

4. What kind of relationship did James and Lyle have?

5. What do Hal's dreams about losing his teeth represent?

6. What parallels does Wallace draw between the Entertainment and drugs?

7. What does Lyle mean when he tells the students never to underestimate objects?

8. Describe the memories James had about his father.

9. Why does Joelle wear the veil?

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

(see the answer keys)

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