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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 did Kurt smoke marijuana with?

2. How many pages would Kurt type before making corrections with a pencil?

3. When did Kurt write "Slaughterhouse Five?"

4. How long would Kurt listen to the radio each day?

5. What is Kurt going to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Kurt say about electronic communities? Do you agree?

7. Who was Emma Lazarus?

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

9. How does Kurt feel about being an artist?

10. How does Kurt feel about American socialists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay comparing American literature to the literature of another country, such as France or Germany. Be sure to note differences or similarities in:

1) Theme.

2) Politics.

3) Optimism vs pessimism.

4) Influence upon global philosophy.

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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