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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "Do Unto Others".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the people that Kurt blames for ruining America born without?
(a) Consciences.
(b) Hearing.
(c) Silver spoons in their mouths.
(d) Eyesight.

2. What does Kurt think Shakespeare did not believe in?
(a) Absolute truth.
(b) Humanity.
(c) Heaven or Hell.
(d) Himself.

3. What is the name of Kurt's typist?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Anne.
(c) Carol.
(d) Megan.

4. What is the first rule in creative writing?
(a) Write creatively.
(b) Do not use semicolons.
(c) Do not use colons.
(d) Do not use any punctuation whatsoever.

5. What does the man turn into at the end of Franz Kafka's story?
(a) A liar and a cheat.
(b) A martyr.
(c) A cockroach.
(d) A success.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?

2. Why is "Hamlet" a masterpiece?

3. How many men did the British government execute for 'machine breaking' in 1813?

4. What has 'beat the heck' out of Kurt Vonnegut?

5. When was The Mask of Sanity published?

(see the answer key)

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