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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 will Kurt tell readers from now on?

2. How much older is Kurt's sister than he?

3. What does Freud call laughless jokes?

4. What was Powers Hapgood's occupation after graduating from Harvard?

5. What comprises George and Laura Bush's extended family?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Ned Ludd?

3. According to Kurt, what was the 'beginning of the end?'

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Kurt make jokes about? What can he not make jokes about?

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

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

Write an essay comparing Kurt Vonnegut to another humorist, such as Mark Twain. Using the example of at least one book from each author, compare style, message, and philosophical standpoint with special attention given to similarities.

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