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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "I Turned Eighty-two on November 11".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the first story that Kurt demonstrates with a line graph?
(a) Man in Hole.
(b) Man in Trouble.
(c) Man in World.
(d) Man in Love.

2. What did Kurt study in university?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) English Literature.
(d) Writing.

3. What is a good way to hurt one's parents?
(a) Teach democracy.
(b) Join the Marines.
(c) Go into the arts.
(d) Join Al Qaeda.

4. What has 'beat the heck' out of Kurt Vonnegut?
(a) Regret.
(b) Morality.
(c) Progress.
(d) Ignorance.

5. What type of bird are Kurt and his typist trying to attract?
(a) Mourning Doves.
(b) Killdeers.
(c) Robins.
(d) Bluebirds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Luddite?

2. What is a lot less friendly to Kurt now that he is 82?

3. According to Kurt, what are we here on Earth to do?

4. How long ago was the first electric generator built?

5. What is the first rule in creative writing?

(see the answer key)

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