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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "I Turned Eighty-two on November 11".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What must every sentence have?
(a) A noun and an adjective.
(b) A long prison term.
(c) A subject and a verb.
(d) A semicolon.

2. What type of line describes the story of "Hamelt?"
(a) High, then low, then higher than ever.
(b) Low, high, then low.
(c) Flat.
(d) Low, then lower, then lower still.

3. Who uttered the most intelligent and decent prayers ever?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) John Adams.

4. What is Kurt going to do?
(a) Sue a tobacco company.
(b) Write another book.
(c) Run for President.
(d) Sleep with children.

5. What does the woman behind the counter at the newsstand have between her eyes?
(a) A mole.
(b) A jewel.
(c) A pimple.
(d) A scar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the typist live?

2. At what age did Kurt start smoking?

3. According to Kurt, what are we here on Earth to do?

4. What type of missiles do nuclear submarines fire?

5. What type of water does Kurt prefer?

(see the answer key)

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