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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 did Kurt study in university?

2. What has 'beat the heck' out of Kurt Vonnegut?

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

4. What is the United States government conducting a war against?

5. How did Albert Camus die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What attachment does Kurt feel for his community?

2. How did age affect Kurt's upbringing?

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

4. Do you agree with Kurt's assessment that the human race is already doomed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in an informal style that describes what it is like to pursue art as a career. The essay should focus upon:

1) Difficulties faced by those seeking to make money from art.

2) The chances of being able to make a comfortable living from art.

3) How you would feel if your children wanted to be professional artists.

Essay Topic 2

Write an informal essay on the importance and role of music in your life, and the lives of those around you. Discuss your favorite musical artists, and how their music influences you.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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