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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "I Have Been Called a Luddite".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Kurt, what is a couple really saying to each other when they have an argument?
(a) 'You do not respect my right to be me!'
(b) 'You are not enough people!'
(c) 'You do not understand me!'
(d) 'You are not the right person for me!'

2. What is a good way to hurt one's parents?
(a) Teach democracy.
(b) Join Al Qaeda.
(c) Go into the arts.
(d) Join the Marines.

3. What type of water does Kurt prefer?
(a) Saltwater.
(b) Freshwater.
(c) Running water.
(d) Icewater.

4. What is a Luddite?
(a) A slow, lazy person.
(b) A religious zealot.
(c) An idiot with no respect for those with more intelligence.
(d) A person who hates new technology.

5. What does 'endogamous' mean?
(a) Lazy, dishonest, and entitled.
(b) Mistrustful of immigrants.
(c) Marrying within one's own social group.
(d) Adept at business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird are Kurt and his typist trying to attract?

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

3. According to Kurt, what are we here on Earth to do?

4. What is the name of Kurt's typist?

5. What does the woman behind the counter at the newsstand have between her eyes?

(see the answer key)

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