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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. Who was President during the 1848 war with Mexico?
(a) Polk.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Tyler.
(d) Lincoln.

2. What would Kurt provide with everyone if he had the chance?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Lots of money.
(c) Perspective.
(d) An extended family.

3. What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?
(a) Bombs.
(b) Mining.
(c) Cannons.
(d) Fireworks.

4. What was a 'humiliating, shameful, blood-soaked year?'
(a) 2004.
(b) 1979.
(c) 2001.
(d) 1942.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city did Kurt see the destruction of first-hand?

2. Who knows more about the spirit world than anyone else?

3. According to Kurt, what are the arts?

4. Who, according to Kurt, is not really a humorist?

5. What was Ned Ludd's line of work?

(see the answer key)

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