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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who founds the Indianapolis chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1955?
(a) Vonnegut's Uncle Alex.
(b) Vonnegut's mother.
(c) Vonnegut's sister.
(d) Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

2. What is the date of Vonnegut's requiem's premier?
(a) March 13, 1988.
(b) October 13, 1988.
(c) October 13, 1998.
(d) March 13, 1998.

3. Where does Vonnegut first meet O'Hare?
(a) Camp Harrison.
(b) High school.
(c) Camp Atterbury.
(d) College.

4. To what does Vonnegut compare Bush's presidential campaign?
(a) East Germany propaganda.
(b) Perfect example of democracy.
(c) Pornographic sleaze.
(d) Nazi propaganda.

5. What happens to all writers?
(a) They become more famous with age.
(b) Their stories grow more optimistic with each passing year.
(c) They grow dated.
(d) They grow to be better writers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Freethinkers behave?

2. What will bust up all cultures and create a Third-World planet?

3. In his letter to the future, what does Vonnegut say today's rulers are doing to Nature's stern but reasonable surrender terms?

4. After reading William Styron's DARKNESS VISIBLE how does Vonnegut classify those that are suicidal?

5. Those with addiction eventually hit rock bottom. Vonnegut believes Western Civilization hit rock bottom in World War I. Unlike those with addictions who admit that their addiction is ruining their lives, how does Western Civilization react to hitting rock bottom?

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