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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jane gives birth to how many children?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

2. Why do psychiatrists believe Mark is a misdiagnosed depressive?
(a) Mark seems sad.
(b) They do not believe that one can recover from bipolar disorder.
(c) They do not believe that one can recover from schizophrenia.
(d) Mark has all the symptoms of someone who is depressed.

3. What do Vonnegut's grown children jointly own?
(a) Their childhood home.
(b) The lake house.
(c) A publishing house.
(d) A condominium in New York City.

4. Who is nearing economic, legal, and social equality only in Vonnegut's lifetime?
(a) Women and racial minorities.
(b) Children.
(c) Elderly people.
(d) Animals.

5. Why are certain words in Rait's limerick replaced with the sound "dah" when recited on the BBC?
(a) The limerick is too long.
(b) This sound replaces dirty language.
(c) It sounds funny.
(d) Rait made this adjustment to her limerick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to all writers?

2. What does Vonnegut believe may unite mankind, by creating a generation that does not need to fight to be disillusioned by war?

3. The Reverend wants which amendment to conform to his version of Christianity?

4. In THE NATION what does Vonnegut claim is the U.S.'s most nurturing contribution to planetary culture?

5. What happens to Algren that keeps Vonnegut from asking if Rushdie may join them at his party?

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