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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vonnegut believe a writer's opinion about vocal third parties differs from that of a visual artist?
(a) They dislike third parties as much as artists.
(b) They believe third parties are annoying.
(c) They grow insecure when third parties give their opinions.
(d) Writing is tedious, so intruders, or third parties, are refreshing.

2. Why does Vonnegut believe Christians have no alternative but to hate and then kill in imaginary self-defense?
(a) They are trying to convert others but fail.
(b) The religious leaders encourage them to hate others.
(c) Christians know there is a time to kill, as well as a time to heal.
(d) Christians try and fail to love continually.

3. What do the free speech provisions of the First Amendment make Vonnegut want to do?
(a) Throw up.
(b) Sing.
(c) Cry.
(d) Cheer.

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

5. What does Vonnegut miss from his youth?
(a) Freedom from knowing humans will render the planet uninhabitable.
(b) The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
(c) Friends from school.
(d) The Fourth of July Fireworks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Vonnegut is the third person in his family to have a one-person show and the second to put in time in a "laughing academy." What is he the first to do?

3. Who buys the lake house but allows Vonnegut and his bride to honeymoon there?

4. Why are certain words in Rait's limerick replaced with the sound "dah" when recited on the BBC?

5. What does the Reverend oppose?

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