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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Emma Lazarus write her famous sonnet about the 'poor,' 'wretched,' and 'homeless?'

2. What is not an example of a 'crazy-making' game happening today?

3. Who knows more about the spirit world than anyone else?

4. How many pages would Kurt type before making corrections with a pencil?

5. What is the youngest child in a family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kurt say about electronic communities? Do you agree?

2. According to Kurt, why do more people get divorced today? Do you agree?

3. What advice does Kurt have for readers about creative writing?

4. Why do you think Kurt feels the way he does about technology?

5. Why does Kurt think "Hamlet" is such a popular story?

6. How does Kurt feel about being an artist?

7. What is the significance of the timeline for the introduction of the internal combustion engine?

8. What is the story of Hamlet? What story does Kurt compare it to?

9. What political undertones can you notice in this chapter?

10. According to Kurt, what is all great literature about? How does this make him feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing American literature to the literature of another country, such as France or Germany. Be sure to note differences or similarities in:

1) Theme.

2) Politics.

3) Optimism vs pessimism.

4) Influence upon global philosophy.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that summarizes what you feel to be Kurt Vonnegut's political beliefs based on what you have read in "A Man Without A Country," with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the importance of family. Be sure to address:

1) The changing nature of the mainstream family.

2) The importance of immediate and extended family in a modern society.

3) Pros and cons of small and large families.

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