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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vonnegut believe a writer's opinion about vocal third parties differs from that of a visual artist?
(a) They grow insecure when third parties give their opinions.
(b) They dislike third parties as much as artists.
(c) Writing is tedious, so intruders, or third parties, are refreshing.
(d) They believe third parties are annoying.

2. What do Jane and Vonnegut have in common?
(a) They love New York City.
(b) They both paint.
(c) They are both writers.
(d) They are both of German descent.

3. Even after many years, what is imprinted in Vonnegut's mind?
(a) Geist Lake where he went boating.
(b) Culver Lake where he is a lifeguard.
(c) Lake Maxincuckee where he swims with his siblings.
(d) Lake Michigan where he played in the sand.

4. What does the Reverend oppose?
(a) Divorce.
(b) The demi-god given right to consider any idea one wants.
(c) Using fertility drugs to become pregnant.
(d) stemcell research.

5. What happens to Algren that keeps Vonnegut from asking if Rushdie may join them at his party?
(a) He does not answer the phone.
(b) He is dead of a heart attack.
(c) He is not at home.
(d) He is already at the party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Cody, Wyoming, artist who is America's foremost adventurer in the Abstract Expressionist movement?

2. What does Vonnegut believe all women bottle inside of themselves, which his mother releases unwittingly at midnight?

3. What happens to all writers?

4. What are heavy among the writers Vonnegut cares about?

5. The Attorney General's Commission believes that sufferers of what disease get what they deserve?

(see the answer key)

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