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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. What is Kurt's ancestry?
2. What word does Kurt use to describe today's 'corporate oligarchs?'
3. What does Kurt say made North America into a 'virgin continent?'
4. What does a dog do when he can't get out of a gate?
5. Where does the typist live?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Kurt, why do more people get divorced today? Do you agree?
2. What does Kurt say humor is a response to?
3. What does Kurt make jokes about? What can he not make jokes about?
4. How does Kurt feel about being an artist?
5. What was Kurt's experience with Dresden?
6. What attachment does Kurt feel for his community?
7. What does Kurt say about Karl Marx's statements on religion?
8. What does Kurt describe about relations between English and Germans in America?
9. What era did Kurt grow up in?
10. What marketing tip does Kurt give readers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on Shakespeare and his influence on world culture. Be sure to address:
1) What makes Shakespeare such an important playwright.
2) Themes and subject matter addressed in Shakespeare's work.
Essay Topic 2
Write an persuasive essay on political power, with a focus on the effect of power on people who hold it. Points to address are:
1) Specific examples of the corrupting influence of power.
2) Your personal attitude towards having power over other people.
3) Recommendations for checks and balances over political power in a modern democracy.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay on the topic of mainstream culture, focusing on the formulaic aspect of books, movies, and so on. Be sure to address:
1) Common themes and formulas in mainstream culture.
2) The primary elements of mainstream culture and audience, and what makes something 'mainstream.'
3) The pros and cons of mainstream culture and art.
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