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

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

3. What is the first rule in creative writing?
(a) Write creatively.
(b) Do not use semicolons.
(c) Do not use colons.
(d) Do not use any punctuation whatsoever.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is humor a physiological response to?

2. Who wrote "Democracy In America?"

3. What will Kurt tell readers from now on?

4. What was Eugene Victor Debs' former occupation?

5. What can Kurt not imagine a funny book about?

(see the answer key)

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