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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Here is a Lesson in Creative Writing".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Kurt to older people at the dinner table when he was very young?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Intriguing.
(c) Boring.
(d) Interesting.

3. Why can Kurt not stand primitive people?
(a) He can never talk to them.
(b) They died a long time ago.
(c) They are stupid.
(d) They cannot read his books.

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

5. Who does Hamlet stab through the curtains?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His mother.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Polonius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Kurt's high school?

2. What would Kurt ask when he gets to heaven?

3. How did Albert Camus die?

4. What did Kurt used to 'laugh his head off' at?

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

(see the answer key)

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