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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, "I'm Going to Tell You Some News".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it taken humanity to destroy the planet?
(a) One thousand years.
(b) Five hundred years.
(c) Two thousand years.
(d) Fewer than two hundred years.

2. What will Kurt tell readers from now on?
(a) When he is kidding.
(b) A very slanted version of events.
(c) The truth and nothing but the truth.
(d) Absolutely nothing worth reading.

3. How much older is Kurt's brother than he is?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three years.

4. What type of water does Kurt prefer?
(a) Running water.
(b) Saltwater.
(c) Icewater.
(d) Freshwater.

5. What did Kurt get a Master's degree in after the war?
(a) Literature.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Chemistry.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kurt Vonnegut, who wrote the greatest American short story?

2. Who did Kurt smoke marijuana with?

3. Why can Kurt not stand primitive people?

4. What is the first rule in creative writing?

5. What type of line describes the story of "Hamelt?"

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