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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 did Abbie Hoffman say was the new high?

2. What type of doctor is Kurt's son?

3. Where is the sappy woman from?

4. What did humanists used to be referred to as?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kurt feel about his Uncle Dan?

2. What is Kurt's theory about time?

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

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

5. What does Kurt say about guessing?

6. According to Kurt, what has his children's generation inherited?

7. How does Kurt feel about Jesus?

8. Who is Gil Berman?

9. How does Kurt feel about music?

10. What have the PPs done to the country?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay on the topic of mainstream culture, focusing on the formulaic aspect of books, movies, and so on. Be sure to address:

1) Common themes and formulas in mainstream culture.

2) The primary elements of mainstream culture and audience, and what makes something 'mainstream.'

3) The pros and cons of mainstream culture and art.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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