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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "A Sappy Woman from Ypsilanti".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who demonstrated that catastrophes are funny?
(a) Voltaire.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Homer.

2. What would Ivan the Terrible nail to your head if you disagreed with him?
(a) Your hands.
(b) A wreathe of poison ivy.
(c) Your hat.
(d) Your own death warrant.

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

4. Where did Kurt go to high school?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Wessex.
(d) Middleton.

5. How many kids does Kurt have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Abbie Hoffman say was the new high?

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

3. What can a prince do?

4. What is the postal convenience center close to?

5. When were Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed?

(see the answer key)

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