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

2. What was there a large number of on the radio?

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

4. What does Kurt think Shakespeare did not believe in?

5. What type of missiles do nuclear submarines fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kurt state is the truth about life?

2. Do you agree with Kurt's assessment that the human race is already doomed?

3. What does Kurt say about computers? Do you agree?

4. What era did Kurt grow up in?

5. What does Kurt say humor is a response to?

6. How does Kurt feel about American socialists?

7. Why does Kurt smoke? What has his experience been with drugs?

8. What does Kurt say about Karl Marx's statements on religion?

9. According to Kurt, what is the importance of an extended family compared to having a small family? Do you agree?

10. Describe Kurt's process for sending his work to his typist.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on prohibition. Be sure to address:

1) Rationale for prohibition of alcohol and/or drugs, and the pros and cons of prohibition.

2) Perils and challenges of prohibition.

3) Lessons learned from past experiences with prohibition, and how they can be applied in the future.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an persuasive essay on political power, with a focus on the effect of power on people who hold it. Points to address are:

1) Specific examples of the corrupting influence of power.

2) Your personal attitude towards having power over other people.

3) Recommendations for checks and balances over political power in a modern democracy.

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