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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who founds the Indianapolis chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1955?
(a) Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
(b) Vonnegut's sister.
(c) Vonnegut's Uncle Alex.
(d) Vonnegut's mother.

3. What is the name of Vonnegut's unfinished book depicting a doctor using talk therapy at Auschwitz to treat staff members' depression?
(a) SS Psychiatrist.
(b) SS Therapist.
(c) SS Indianapolis.
(d) SS Auschwitz.

4. What novel about the state of people's portable souls does Jane ask Vonnegut to read?
(a) The Brothers Karamazov.
(b) The Brothers Grimm.
(c) Blood Brothers.
(d) Blood Diamond.

5. Vonnegut believes that the goal in the U.S. is only to train intelligent, well-educated people to do what?
(a) Speak slowly and carefully.
(b) Speak stupidly and gain popularity.
(c) Speak cautiously and quietly.
(d) Speak rudely and arrogantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pollock use to control his hands when he paints?

2. Kurt Vonnegut Sr. is respected and loved as a founder of what museum?

3. Why did Jane Cox's relatives question her marriage to Vonnegut?

4. What does Vonnegut's degree in anthropology teach him about villains?

5. Dr. Nancy Andreassen finds that people in what profession tend to be depressive or come from depressive families more often than in the general public?

(see the answer key)

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