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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What organization prevents Mozambicans from learning to read and write?

2. How is Vonnegut an advocate for translators?

3. What is the subtitle of SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE?

4. What other jobs has Vonnegut had?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vonnegut believe Colonialism will bust up all cultures and create a Third World planet?

2. How are ex-hippies more scarred than Vietnam veterans?

3. Do you think, based on the information given, Rita Rait enjoys winning the limerick contest? Why or why not?

4. How has Vonnegut's belief in the cause of mental illness changed since the beginning of the book? Why?

5. Why is the Italian translator, Roberta Rambelli, Vonnegut's favorite?

6. Name two things Vonnegut mentions in his letter to the future.

7. What are two reasons Vonnegut is skeptical of Christianity?

8. Why should many people take offense to privileged Vonnegut?

9. How does Jane Cox deal with her loneliness when her children are grown and move out?

10. Why does Vonnegut believe Alcoholics Anonymous is the U.S.'s most nurturing contribution to planetary culture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vonnegut is continually unhappy with Christianity throughout the book.

Part 1) Give examples of the behavior of Christians mentioned in the book that would strengthen this attitude towards Christianity.

Part 2) How do groups of Christians mentioned go against or change the meaning of the Bible?

Part 3) Although Vonnegut is not a Christian, he spends quite a bit of time in churches. Do you think, based on his opinion of Christianity, he should have been allowed to speak in churches? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Writing books is like any other job, according to Vonnegut.

Part 1) Why does Vonnegut think writing is no more special than any other job?

Part 2) Would you be okay with doing a job that was not important or special to you? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you find any jobs to be more important or more satisfying than others? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The Attorney General's Commission on Pornography is created to protect the public from immoral literature.

Part 1) Does the United States have the right to decide what is moral or immoral? Why or why not?

Part 2) Give examples from the text that reveal the beliefs of this Commission.

Part 3) Do all the members of the Commission "practice what they preach?"

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