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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 doctor is Kurt's son?

2. What did the Chinese use gunpowder for?

3. When was The Mask of Sanity published?

4. What are the people that Kurt blames for ruining America born without?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of car did Kurt used to sell?

2. What does Kurt say the book is about?

3. What does Kurt say about the value of books?

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

5. What is Kurt's theory about time?

6. What comparison does Kurt make involving the Bush administration? What values would he like to see the government adopt?

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

8. What does Kurt say about the war with Mexico?

9. How does Kurt feel about his Uncle Dan?

10. What advice does Kurt give the woman hoping to have a baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that compares and contrasts two wars in American history. Be sure to focus upon:

1) Rationale for the wars.

2) Public support.

3) Resolution of the conflict.

4) Major similarities and differences between the two wars.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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