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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. When did Emma Lazarus write her famous sonnet about the 'poor,' 'wretched,' and 'homeless?'
(a) 1872.
(b) 1855.
(c) 1867.
(d) 1883.

2. When did Eugene Debs die?
(a) 1926.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1941.

3. What comprises George and Laura Bush's extended family?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Senators.
(d) Judges.

4. At the time of writing, what is the only way to learn what is going on?
(a) Blogs.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Television.
(d) Books.

5. According to Kurt, what is a couple really saying to each other when they have an argument?
(a) 'You are not enough people!'
(b) 'You are not the right person for me!'
(c) 'You do not respect my right to be me!'
(d) 'You do not understand me!'

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kurt, why to foreigners hate Americans?

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

3. Where is Joe from?

4. Who is Kurt's hero?

5. What type of line describes the story of "Hamelt?"

(see the answer key)

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