Fates Worse Than Death Quiz

Kurt Vonnegut

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the date of Vonnegut's requiem's premier? (from Chapter 6)

October 13, 1998.

March 13, 1988.

October 13, 1988.

March 13, 1998.

2.

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? (from Chapter 14)

It buys more electronic devices to distract itself.

It continues to be ignorant of the disease and continues to allow those who are sick to be kept in positions of power.

It realizes that its addiction is affecting human life, but it does not care.

It reacts in a similar way to those who are addicted.

3.

Why are Germans frightening? (from Chapter 21)

They murder thousands during World War II.

They like to fight those from other cultures.

They do not like Jews.

They like to fight other white people.

4.

What does Vonnegut compare to an alcoholic stockbroker not wanting his head in a Port Authority Bus Terminal toilet? (from Chapter 14)

Western Civilization builds weapons and convinces civilians to hate groups of humanity, but they do not want big wars.

Mozambicans.

Presidents Bush and Reagan.

Third World Countries.

5.

Who is nearing economic, legal, and social equality only in Vonnegut's lifetime? (from Chapter 8)

Children.

Women and racial minorities.

Elderly people.

Animals.

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