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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 does the Bible say is a good thing to do?

2. What burns at 451 degrees Fahrenheit?

3. Who is Joel Bleifuss?

4. How old is Kurt's house in Sagaponack, Long Island?

5. Where was the election 'shamelessly rigged?'

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kurt feel about his Uncle Dan?

2. According to Kurt, what has his children's generation inherited?

3. How does Kurt feel about the Bush administration and the way it gained power?

4. What is Kurt's theory about the relationship between the moon and planet Earth?

5. What is the main theme in Mark Twain's "The Mysterious Stranger?" Do you agree?

6. How does Kurt feel about his Uncle Alex? What did he learn from him?

7. According to Kurt, what do humanists believe?

8. What debate does Kurt have with the man who does not give his address?

9. What does Kurt say about guessing?

10. How does Kurt feel about music?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay on the environmental future of the Earth, with a focus on whether or not humanity will be able to prevent an environmental catastrophe (optimism vs. pessimism). Then write what you believe to be Vonnegut's point of view on the issue.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing American literature to the literature of another country, such as France or Germany. Be sure to note differences or similarities in:

1) Theme.

2) Politics.

3) Optimism vs pessimism.

4) Influence upon global philosophy.

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