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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 was Powers Hapgood's occupation after graduating from Harvard?

2. In what year did Albert Camus win a Nobel Prize for literature?

3. How does Kurt feel about the woman behind the counter?

4. What did Prometheus give to the humans?

5. What did Kurt study in university?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kurt feel about the human race and their effect on nature?

2. Who was Emma Lazarus?

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

4. How did Kurt break new ground with his marriage?

5. How did age affect Kurt's upbringing?

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

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

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

9. What attachment does Kurt feel for his community?

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 immigration in the United States, discussing the past, present, and future state of immigration policy. Be sure to address:

1) The role of the 'American Dream.'

2) Future challenges for immigration policy.

3) Any recommendations you have for immigration policy.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that compares and contrasts two wars in American history. Be sure to focus upon:

1) Rationale for the wars.

2) Public support.

3) Resolution of the conflict.

4) Major similarities and differences between the two wars.

Essay Topic 3

Research and write an essay that discusses alternative transportation fuels and energy, illustrating at least two examples of up and coming technologies that you feel will make a difference.

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