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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. When did Emma Lazarus write her famous sonnet about the 'poor,' 'wretched,' and 'homeless?'
2. What was Ned Ludd's line of work?
3. What does the man turn into at the end of Franz Kafka's story?
4. What does Kurt try not to do when he's being funny?
5. How long has it taken humanity to destroy the planet?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Kurt smoke? What has his experience been with drugs?
2. According to Kurt, what is all great literature about? How does this make him feel?
3. According to Kurt, what was the 'beginning of the end?'
4. How did Kurt break new ground with his marriage?
5. Who was Emma Lazarus?
6. What does Kurt say humor is a response to?
7. What is the story of Hamlet? What story does Kurt compare it to?
8. What does Kurt say about electronic communities? Do you agree?
9. Why does Kurt think "Hamlet" is such a popular story?
10. What era did Kurt grow up in?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Write an essay on Shakespeare and his influence on world culture. Be sure to address:
1) What makes Shakespeare such an important playwright.
2) Themes and subject matter addressed in Shakespeare's work.
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