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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. At the end of "Welcome to the Monkey House," what poem does Billy want Nancy to read?

2. In "All the King's Horses," where were Kelly and his family headed when their plane crashed?

3. In the stranger's story in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog," what does Edison say to Sparky?

4. What interrupts the Bergerons while they are watching television?

5. What does Foster learn about his securities after their analysis?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Vonnegut seem to contradict himself in "New Dictionary?"

2. What happens at the diner the night after George finds Jim in the school?

3. What do Ivankov and Ashland say to each other, and what do they not talk about?

4. How does Kelly try to trick Pi Ying?

5. In "New Dictionary," what changes does Vonnegut note in the new Random House edition?

6. How does EPICAC end up falling in love with Pat?

7. Why do the amphibians think their way of life is better in "Unready to Wear?"

8. What does Harrison Bergeron do when he is on television?

9. How does Alma describe Foster's childhood to the investor in "The Foster Portfolio?"

10. What makes Harry such an interesting actor to the director in "Who Am I This Time?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vonnegut was associated with socialist causes. Research socialism and explain how this political belief is reflected in this collection of stories. Look for socialist values reflected in characters and plot lines.

Essay Topic 2

Focus on the stories that feature romantic relationships. Write about who has power in these relationships, who benefits from the relationships, and how the relationships deliver a message to the reader. Why use romantic relationships in this way?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the stories from Welcome to the Monkey House and examine the use of symbolism in that story. What do the symbols represent? How does this build the story?

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