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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vonnegut believe about professional artists' opinions on vocal third parties, such as critics, curators, and collectors?
(a) They love to create work for collectors.
(b) They like to receive criticism from third parties.
(c) They are happiest when they do not have to worry about other's opinions.
(d) They constantly ask for approval from critics, curators, and collectors.

2. Vonnegut is enthusiastic about Pollock's work, but what does he feel is missing from Pollock's paintings?
(a) Organization.
(b) Human figures.
(c) Color.
(d) A horizon.

3. Who founds the Indianapolis chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1955?
(a) Vonnegut's Uncle Alex.
(b) Vonnegut's sister.
(c) Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
(d) Vonnegut's mother.

4. Who buys the lake house but allows Vonnegut and his bride to honeymoon there?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His sister.
(c) A stranger.
(d) His friend O'Hare.

5. In which art form does Father show promise before the Great Depression?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Printmaking.
(d) Pottery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vonnegut believe is declining but could return?

2. What does Vonnegut believe may unite mankind, by creating a generation that does not need to fight to be disillusioned by war?

3. Why does Vonnegut feel out of intellectual step with his new neighbors in Cape Cod?

4. According to the Attorney General's Commission, what is worth its expensive price tag?

5. What is his home on Lake Maxincuckee?

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