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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of Vonnegut's requiem's premier?
(a) October 13, 1998.
(b) October 13, 1988.
(c) March 13, 1998.
(d) March 13, 1988.

2. With what magazine does Vonnegut travel to Mozambique in 1990 to write an article?
(a) National Geographic.
(b) The New Yorker.
(c) US News and World Report.
(d) Parade.

3. Who is the composer who sets Vonnegut's Latin translation to music?
(a) Dame Edna.
(b) Edgar Grana.
(c) Edith Wharton.
(d) Edgar Degas.

4. Who enacts the Latin requiem text in 1570?
(a) Pope Pius V.
(b) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
(c) Leonardo da Vinci.
(d) Pope John II.

5. Who sponsors Vonnegut's 1990 trip to Mozambique?
(a) FREEDOM.
(b) CARE.
(c) World Vision.
(d) Audobon Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is World Vision?

2. In his letter to the future, what does Vonnegut say today's rulers are doing to Nature's stern but reasonable surrender terms?

3. With whom does Vonnegut travel to Mozambique?

4. How is the character Bill Pilgrim different from Joe Crone?

5. Why does Vonnegut become cranky when hearing his requiem performed?

(see the answer key)

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