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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. Who demonstrated that catastrophes are funny?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Homer.
(c) Voltaire.
(d) Shakespeare.

2. What did Prometheus give to the humans?
(a) The sword.
(b) Light.
(c) Fire.
(d) Gold.

3. What is not an example of a 'crazy-making' game happening today?
(a) Girl's basketball.
(b) Religion.
(c) Love.
(d) Liberalism.

4. What is the United States government conducting a war against?
(a) Atheism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Drugs.

5. During what time period did Kurt grow up?
(a) The Great Depression.
(b) The Roaring Twenties.
(c) The Great War.
(d) The Flower Power Decade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to Kurt, is not really a humorist?

2. What does Kurt think Shakespeare did not believe in?

3. How have humans destroyed the planet?

4. What can a prince do?

5. What is Kurt's limit for alcoholic drinks?

(see the answer key)

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