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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "A Sappy Woman from Ypsilanti".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who wrote "Democracy In America?"
(a) John Stuart Mill.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Jeremy Bentham.
(d) Alexis de Tocqueville.

3. Who, according to Kurt, is not really a humorist?
(a) Bob Hope.
(b) Bob McKenzie.
(c) Bob Newhart.
(d) Bob Smith.

4. How did Albert Camus die?
(a) Train wreck.
(b) Automobile accident.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Cancer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first to say 'do unto others...?'

2. What was Powers Hapgood's occupation after graduating from Harvard?

3. How much older is Kurt's sister than he?

4. What is it improper to do to a soldier when he returns home?

5. What type of people want to become President?

(see the answer key)

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