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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Spanish Civil War give Hemingway material rather than World War I?
(a) The Spanish Civial War has more exciting battles than World War I.
(b) Hemingway knows more about the Spanish Civil War than World War I.
(c) Americans are too upset by World War I.
(d) The U.S. enters World War I too late to have war stories.

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

3. What is the name of the Bishop Vonnegut travels with to the Galapagos?
(a) Bishop Smith.
(b) Bishop Morgan.
(c) Bishop Vale.
(d) Bishop Moore.

4. Why does Vonnegut miss his 50th high school reunion?
(a) He forgets the date of his reunion.
(b) His plane is delayed.
(c) He contracts Lyme disease.
(d) He catches pneumonia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vonnegut feel lucky to have been born in Indianapolis?

2. Vonnegut believes MIT can set an example by adapting what to its undertakings?

3. Why does Vonnegut believe Christians have no alternative but to hate and then kill in imaginary self-defense?

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

5. What is one thing Vonnegut mentions in his letter to the future?

(see the answer key)

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