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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "Do You Know What a Humanist Is?".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who demonstrated that catastrophes are funny?
(a) Homer.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Voltaire.
(d) Shakespeare.

2. In what country did Kurt experience the best rhythm-and-blues combo he had ever heard?
(a) Poland.
(b) Finland.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

3. What type of doctor is Kurt's son?
(a) Dermatologist.
(b) Surgeon.
(c) Pediatrician.
(d) General Practitioner.

4. According to Kurt, what are the arts?
(a) 'A way to make your soul grow.'
(b) 'Not a way to make a living.'
(c) All of the above.
(d) 'A way of making life more bearable.'

5. How long would Kurt listen to the radio each day?
(a) As long as he could.
(b) As little as possible.
(c) An hour.
(d) In bits and pieces between meals and chores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first rule in creative writing?

2. What is a Luddite?

3. When did Emma Lazarus write her famous sonnet about the 'poor,' 'wretched,' and 'homeless?'

4. What does the Bible say is a good thing to do?

5. What is Kurt addicted to?

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