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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. According to Kurt, what is a couple really saying to each other when they have an argument?

2. Who said that 'religion is the opium of the people?'

3. In what year did Albert Camus win a Nobel Prize for literature?

4. What story is Kurt describing when he calls it 'one of the most popular stories ever told?'

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Emma Lazarus?

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

3. How does Kurt feel about American socialists?

4. How does Kurt feel about being an artist?

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

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

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

8. Why do you think Kurt feels the way he does about technology?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research and write an essay that discusses alternative transportation fuels and energy, illustrating at least two examples of up and coming technologies that you feel will make a difference.

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 essay on the bombing of Dresden during World War Two. Be sure to address:

1) Rationale for bombing Dresden.

2) Public opinion on the bombing.

3) Your own thoughts on the devastation.

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