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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. Who built the first electric generator?

2. Who said that 'religion is the opium of the people?'

3. How many men did the British government execute for 'machine breaking' in 1813?

4. What can a prince do?

5. What was the name of Kurt's high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Emma Lazarus?

2. What marketing tip does Kurt give readers?

3. What does Kurt say about what men and women want?

4. What was Kurt's experience with Dresden?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Kurt feel about being an artist?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the influence and effect of technology on the human race in the past and future. Be sure to address:

1) Benefits and dangers of technology.

2) Electronic communities and the future of socializing.

3) Whether or not you feel increasing technology is a positive trend, and why.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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