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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 has 'beat the heck' out of Kurt Vonnegut?

2. Who does Hamlet stab through the curtains?

3. What did Prometheus give to the humans?

4. How long ago was the first electric generator built?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What era did Kurt grow up in?

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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