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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 type of people are not welcome in Washington at the time of writing?

2. By what ratio do guessers outnumber non-guessers?

3. At the time of writing, what is the only way to learn what is going on?

4. How old was the woman?

5. When did Eugene Debs die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What debate does Kurt have with the man who does not give his address?

2. What does Kurt say the book is about?

3. What have the PPs done to the country?

4. What is Kurt's theory about the relationship between the moon and planet Earth?

5. What is the main theme in Mark Twain's "The Mysterious Stranger?" Do you agree?

6. What does Kurt say about guessing?

7. What is Kurt's theory about time?

8. Do you think that humans are really too 'cheap and lazy' to save the planet?

9. How does Kurt feel about his Uncle Alex? What did he learn from him?

10. Who is Gil Berman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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