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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. Who, according to Kurt, is not really a humorist?
(a) Bob McKenzie.
(b) Bob Newhart.
(c) Bob Smith.
(d) Bob Hope.

2. What does Kurt try not to do when he's being funny?
(a) Offend.
(b) Smile.
(c) Explain.
(d) Laugh.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Eugene Victor Debs' former occupation?

2. How much older is Kurt's brother than he is?

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

4. Who does Hamlet stab through the curtains?

5. What can a prince do?

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