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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Here is a Lesson in Creative Writing".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Victorians not discuss?
(a) Religion.
(b) Class.
(c) Technology.
(d) Sex.

2. Who, according to Kurt, is not really a humorist?
(a) Bob Smith.
(b) Bob Hope.
(c) Bob McKenzie.
(d) Bob Newhart.

3. What is the name of the first story that Kurt demonstrates with a line graph?
(a) Man in Love.
(b) Man in World.
(c) Man in Hole.
(d) Man in Trouble.

4. What is not an example of a 'crazy-making' game happening today?
(a) Love.
(b) Liberalism.
(c) Religion.
(d) Girl's basketball.

5. What was Powers Hapgood's occupation after graduating from Harvard?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Coal miner.
(c) Economist.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eugene Victor Debs' former occupation?

2. What was there a large number of on the radio?

3. Who demonstrated that catastrophes are funny?

4. How much older is Kurt's brother than he is?

5. What type of line describes the story of "Hamelt?"

(see the answer key)

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