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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it taken humanity to destroy the planet?

2. What does 'endogamous' mean?

3. What is Kurt's limit for alcoholic drinks?

4. When did Kurt ask Jane Marie Cox to marry him?

5. According to Kurt Vonnegut, who wrote the greatest American short story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kurt think "Hamlet" is such a popular story?

2. How does Kurt feel about American socialists?

3. How did Kurt break new ground with his marriage?

4. What does Kurt say about computers? Do you agree?

5. According to Kurt, why do more people get divorced today? Do you agree?

6. What is the story of Hamlet? What story does Kurt compare it to?

7. What was Kurt's experience with Dresden?

8. According to Kurt, what is the importance of an extended family compared to having a small family? Do you agree?

9. What was important to Kurt while he was growing up?

10. What does Kurt say about electronic communities? Do you agree?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research and write an essay that discusses alternative transportation fuels and energy, illustrating at least two examples of up and coming technologies that you feel will make a difference.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the importance of family. Be sure to address:

1) The changing nature of the mainstream family.

2) The importance of immediate and extended family in a modern society.

3) Pros and cons of small and large families.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the Great Depression from an economic standpoint, examining its causes, effects, and solution. Be sure to address at least one of these points:

1) Political leadership and the Depression.

2) Differences and similarities between the Great Depression and recent economic crises in the United States.

3) The influence of the Great Depression on economics as a discipline.

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