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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 Kurt say made North America into a 'virgin continent?'

2. What did Kurt get a Master's degree in after the war?

3. What is Kurt addicted to?

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

5. What is the postal convenience center close to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who was Ned Ludd?

6. What does Kurt describe about relations between English and Germans in America?

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

8. What does Kurt say about prohibition and the war on drugs?

9. What was Kurt's experience while writing "Slaughterhouse Five?" What was the key?

10. What attachment does Kurt feel for his community?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research and write a short essay on humanism, including the foundations of the belief, major contributors, and well-known adherents.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay on the subject of increasing divorce rates. Be sure to address:

1) Trends and statistics in divorce in the industrialized and non-industrialized world.

2) Kurt Vonnegut's theories regarding divorce.

3) Your thoughts on the future of divorce and marriage.

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