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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

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 feel lucky to have been born in Indianapolis?
(a) Indianapolis is the center of the art world.
(b) He receives a rich and humane primary and secondary education.
(c) He treasures the friendships he made in Indianapolis.
(d) It is a beautiful city.

3. Where does Vonnegut attempt to get his own requiem mass translated into Latin but is denied?
(a) Columbia.
(b) SUNY Purchase.
(c) NYU.
(d) Fordham.

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

5. In which art form does Father show promise before the Great Depression?
(a) Printmaking.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Vonnegut's opinion of Charlton Heston's commercials advocating that civilians keep military weapons?

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

4. What does Vonnegut believe is declining but could return?

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

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