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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. Bernard sometimes gets in trouble for keeping what kind of a laboratory?

2. What do Melody and Isadore dream of becoming?

3. Why is no one invited to see Wilbur and Eliza when they were born?

4. If Dr. Mott knew the secret about Wilbur and Eliza's intelligence, he kept it for what purpose?

5. Wilbur earns the distinction of the first student to do what at his new school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Wilbur doing at the beginning of Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

2. What do Wilbur and Eliza reveal to their parents on a bed sheet?

3. Upon hearing the story "The Ugly Duckling," Eliza makes up her own ending. What does the duckling turn into?

4. What do Wilbur and Eliza discover about gravity?

5. In what style does Kurt Vonnegut intend to write Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

6. While Wilbur excels in school, what happens to Eliza?

7. Wilbur believes that Elihu added Roosevelt to his name for what purpose?

8. Once Eliza is out of the institution, what is her opinion of Wilbur?

9. Why is Dr. Mott important to Wilbur and Eliza?

10. When Dr. Cordiner belittles Wilbur and Eliza in front of their mother, how does Letitia react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Mott affects Wilbur's life in several different ways. Write an essay examining the impact Dr. Mott made on Wilbur's life.

1) What was Dr. Mott's role in Wilbur's life?

2) Why did Dr. Mott leave such a strong impression on Wilbur?

3) How does Dr. Mott shape Wilbur's future?

Essay Topic 2

In the Prologue, Kurt Vonnegut reveals the secret technique behind his writing ability.

1) What is the secret?

2) Why does this work for him?

3) Why is this information significant?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the childhood of Kurt Vonnegut and Wilbur.

1) What are the similarities?

2) What are the differences?

3) Why might the author have chosen to work with these particular themes?

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