The statement “It does not lose, although perhaps one day” seems to be referring to the certainty of death (Ríos 12). Eventually, the heart that “simply beats and beats and beats” will lose (Ríos 11). Using Costa’s Levels of Thinking, categorize this statement as Level 1, 2, or 3.

Level 3 (Critical)

Level 1 (Literal)

Level 2 (Inferential)

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility