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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy do when he gets drunk at the party in 1961?
(a) He calls up old girlfriends.
(b) He passes out on the living room rug.
(c) He cheats on his wife.
(d) He yells at his best friend.

2. What was the prized possession of the Commander who captured Billy and Roland?
(a) His golden boots
(b) His pocket watch
(c) His ancient rifle
(d) His sheepskin jacket

3. How does Roland Weary die?
(a) By shooting himself in the head
(b) From gangrene in his feet
(c) Killed by the other prisoners
(d) Killed by a German guard

4. Why does Mary O'Hare get angry at Kurt Vonnegut?
(a) He refuses to drink the tea she offers.
(b) He gets her husband drunk in the kitchen.
(c) She thinks he is going to glorify soldiers in war.
(d) He ignores her when she asks questions.

5. What does the Tralfamadoran compare a moment in time to?
(a) A flickering flame
(b) The reflection in a mirror
(c) A bug trapped in amber
(d) A sheet of ice

Short Answer Questions

1. Which college did Vonnegut attend?

2. What was Edgar Derby's job before he joined the army?

3. What job did Vonnegut have when he was in college?

4. Who is Wild Bob?

5. By the time they reach Luxembourg, Roland Weary is reduced to wearing. . .

(see the answer key)

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