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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 does Kurt think Shakespeare did not believe in?
(a) Humanity.
(b) Absolute truth.
(c) Heaven or Hell.
(d) Himself.

2. What city did Kurt see the destruction of first-hand?
(a) Berlin.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Dresden.

3. What did the Victorians not discuss?
(a) Technology.
(b) Sex.
(c) Class.
(d) Religion.

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

5. What was Powers Hapgood's occupation after graduating from Harvard?
(a) Economist.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Coal miner.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story is Kurt describing when he calls it 'one of the most popular stories ever told?'

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

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

4. When did Kurt write "Slaughterhouse Five?"

5. What can a prince do?

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