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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. What did Jensen's father say after he had beat someone?
(a) "You deserved it."
(b) "I'm sorry."
(c) "I hate you."
(d) "I love you."

2. What does Jensen's mom suggest to kill his aphid infestation?
(a) Strong pesticides.
(b) Natural insecticides.
(c) Pruned plants.
(d) Cold water wash.

3. Nollman says that his ___________ seem to become listless when he goes away.
(a) Family.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Plants.
(d) Cats.

4. What does the book Demonic Males say about rape?
(a) It is not natural.
(b) It is natural.
(c) It is immoral but not a crime.
(d) It is both immoral and a crime.

5. Why does Jensen really go to graduate school?
(a) To learn economics.
(b) To further his education.
(c) To continue high jumping.
(d) To keep from having to go to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason were the Arawaks exterminated?

2. Why does the mother in the social security office berate her daughter?

3. What does the homeless man who sees Jensen digging in the trash offer him?

4. What does the Dreamgiver show Jensen about the future?

5. What two things does Jensen indicate are often associated in modern culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dilemma does Jensen say that students face in school?

2. What activities do Jensen's students participate in during his creative writing class and what is the purpose of these activities?

3. What is the coyote tree?

4. What does Jensen write that current culture presupposes?

5. According to Jensen, what is the role of heroes?

6. What happens when Jensen tries to wall off the pain from his foot while jumping?

7. What role do the stars play in Jensen's life?

8. Researchers that experimented with baby monkeys determined who to be the best monsters?

9. Why does Jensen not believe that General Norman Schwarzkopf should be considered a hero?

10. Why does Jensen believe that Jesus was a feminist of sorts?

(see the answer keys)

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