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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who translates Vonnegut's requiem into Latin?
(a) Collin P. Miller.
(b) Thomas R. Collins.
(c) John F. Collins.
(d) Collin F. Johnson.

2. With what magazine does Vonnegut travel to Mozambique in 1990 to write an article?
(a) The New Yorker.
(b) National Geographic.
(c) Parade.
(d) US News and World Report.

3. What is World Vision?
(a) An American optometrist organization bringing glasses to the underpriveledged.
(b) An American Christian charity bringing supplies to refugees.
(c) A Buddhist charity bringing peace to other cultures.
(d) A Muslim organization bringing the teachings of Mohammed to other cultures.

4. Who is the model for Vonnegut's Bill Pilgrim in SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE?
(a) Joe Crone.
(b) Jack Spratt.
(c) Jane Seymour.
(d) Bishop Moore.

5. With whom does Vonnegut travel to Mozambique?
(a) John Yale.
(b) Bill Pilgrim.
(c) Jill Krementz.
(d) Mark Vonnegut.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vonnegut references what Biblical story to his belief that people find life too hard and disappointing to act on repairing it?

2. How is the character Bill Pilgrim different from Joe Crone?

3. How does Vonnegut's trip to Mozambique make him feel?

4. What is the date of Vonnegut's requiem's premier?

5. Why does Vonnegut become cranky when hearing his requiem performed?

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