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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Algren bitter over his masterpiece, The Man with the Golden Arm?
(a) He receives very little for his masterpiece.
(b) He fears he will not be able to create another masterpiece.
(c) He does not think it is a masterpiece.
(d) He does not like the how it ends.

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

4. In what year does the author's father die?
(a) 1947.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1977.
(d) 1957.

5. Who is nearing economic, legal, and social equality only in Vonnegut's lifetime?
(a) Animals.
(b) Women and racial minorities.
(c) Elderly people.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What art form does Kurt Vonnegut Sr. take up after he retires?

2. What is Vonnegut's sarcasm referring to when he mentions scales falling from his eyes?

3. The author pictures his father as what fictional character waiting for a prince to awaken his career?

4. He says his father is a rarity among Hoosiers. What other fantasy creature does the author compare his father to?

5. What government authority has several of its members involved in financial or sexual atrocities, as well as advocating for civilians to be armed with assault rifles?

(see the answer key)

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