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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who translates Vonnegut's requiem into Latin?
(a) John F. Collins.
(b) Thomas R. Collins.
(c) Collin P. Miller.
(d) Collin F. Johnson.

2. What art form does Kurt Vonnegut Sr. take up after he retires?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Painting .
(c) Printmaking.
(d) Sculpture.

3. What does Vonnegut believe is declining but could return?
(a) Sexism.
(b) Racism.
(c) Corporal punishment.
(d) Genocide.

4. What is the title of the book Jane writes about raising their kids on Cape Cod?
(a) My Children, My Angels.
(b) Angels Without Wings.
(c) On a Wing and a Prayer.
(d) Angels in Heaven.

5. Vonnegut laments that people can say atrocious things in public, but he is charged with encouraging what?
(a) violent protests.
(b) violence against ethnic minorities.
(c) vulgar language.
(d) violence against women and kiddy porn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Father desperate for uncritical female friendship?

2. Who buys the lake house but allows Vonnegut and his bride to honeymoon there?

3. Does Vonnegut believe that most civilians can be considered a "well-regulated militia?"

4. How much does Vonnegut believe is enough to make a masterpiece? Beyond that, it is like empty talk at the end of a party.

5. What mental illness does the author's son suffer and recover from?

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