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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 Eugene Debs die?
2. What type of doctor is Kurt's son?
3. What did Kurt feel like doing to his Uncle Dan?
4. Who is Kurt's hero?
5. In what state was Kurt's business located?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Kurt think the suicide rate of slave owners was higher than the suicide rate of slaves?
2. What does Kurt say about the value of books?
3. What type of car did Kurt used to sell?
4. According to Kurt, what has his children's generation inherited?
5. What debate does Kurt have with the man who does not give his address?
6. What does Kurt say about the war with Mexico?
7. According to Kurt, what do humanists believe?
8. What comparison does Kurt make involving the Bush administration? What values would he like to see the government adopt?
9. What does Kurt say the book is about?
10. What does Kurt say about guessing?
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 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 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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