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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best reason for why Vonnegut's family keeps his mother's insanity and suicide a secret?
(a) They are embarrassed.
(b) They are hoping to avoid repelling prospective in-laws.
(c) They are in denial.
(d) They are saddened by her illness and death.

2. Why does the general at the ROTC inspection write down Vonnegut's name, which seems to lead to Vonnegut never rising above Private First Class?
(a) Vonnegut argues with the general.
(b) The general thinks Vonnegut is not a good soldier.
(c) Vonnegut arrives late to the inspection.
(d) Vonnegut plays a practical joke.

3. Requiem masses are customarily sung in what language?
(a) Latin.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

4. What is his home on Lake Maxincuckee?
(a) A camping tent.
(b) A large cabin in the valley.
(c) An unheated frame cottage on a bluff.
(d) A brownstone apartment

5. What does Vonnegut believe about professional artists' opinions on vocal third parties, such as critics, curators, and collectors?
(a) They love to create work for collectors.
(b) They are happiest when they do not have to worry about other's opinions.
(c) They like to receive criticism from third parties.
(d) They constantly ask for approval from critics, curators, and collectors.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Fates Worse Than Death, humorist Kurt Vonnegut examines the blindness of the American people to the hypocrisy of what administration?

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

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

4. What do Jane and Vonnegut have in common?

5. Even after many years, what is imprinted in Vonnegut's mind?

(see the answer key)

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