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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 would Kurt listen to the radio each day?

2. Who demonstrated that catastrophes are funny?

3. What did Kurt study in university?

4. How does Kurt feel about the woman behind the counter?

5. What would Kurt use occasionally in jokes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kurt say about what men and women want?

2. Who was Emma Lazarus?

3. What attachment does Kurt feel for his community?

4. What era did Kurt grow up in?

5. How does Kurt feel about the human race and their effect on nature?

6. How did age affect Kurt's upbringing?

7. What does Kurt say is the most destructive drug of all? Do you agree?

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

9. What does Kurt say humor is a response to?

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

Write an essay on the bombing of Dresden during World War Two. Be sure to address:

1) Rationale for bombing Dresden.

2) Public opinion on the bombing.

3) Your own thoughts on the devastation.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on immigration in the United States, discussing the past, present, and future state of immigration policy. Be sure to address:

1) The role of the 'American Dream.'

2) Future challenges for immigration policy.

3) Any recommendations you have for immigration policy.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on prohibition. Be sure to address:

1) Rationale for prohibition of alcohol and/or drugs, and the pros and cons of prohibition.

2) Perils and challenges of prohibition.

3) Lessons learned from past experiences with prohibition, and how they can be applied in the future.

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