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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. Who have landed in New York City?

2. What can the devil cite for his purpose?

3. What color are the aliens?

4. According to Kurt, why to foreigners hate Americans?

5. In what country did Kurt experience the best rhythm-and-blues combo he had ever heard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Kurt say about guessing?

3. How does Kurt feel about music?

4. What have the PPs done to the country?

5. What is Kurt's theory about time?

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

7. Why does Kurt think the suicide rate of slave owners was higher than the suicide rate of slaves?

8. What does Kurt say is all he really ever wanted to do?

9. According to Kurt, what do humanists believe?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the environmental future of the Earth, with a focus on whether or not humanity will be able to prevent an environmental catastrophe (optimism vs. pessimism). Then write what you believe to be Vonnegut's point of view on the issue.

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 comparing American literature to the literature of another country, such as France or Germany. Be sure to note differences or similarities in:

1) Theme.

2) Politics.

3) Optimism vs pessimism.

4) Influence upon global philosophy.

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