Infinite Jest Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Infinite Jest Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 grade did James Incandenza assign to his marriage?

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

3. Who believes, and is angry, that they are being given powdered milk with meals?

4. When Remy invades the Ennet House, who is he trying to get closer to?

5. There is a chance that which character is Charles Tavis' half-sibling?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way has Hal lost Mario?

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

4. Why does Joelle wear the veil?

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

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

7. What is an example of James being a genius but inability to deal with real life matters?

8. How does Orin treat women?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did James commit suicide? What did his lack of connection with his family have to do with his depression and suicide?

Essay Topic 2

How is Joelle introduced to the reader? Why is the setting in which she is introduced significant? What conclusions can the reader draw immediately after Wallace introduces Joelle?

Essay Topic 3

What intentions did James have when he created the Entertainment? Has it served its desired purpose? Why or why not?

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