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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vonnegut say happens to American literary history, that "generations" of writers are separated by less than twenty years?
(a) There are more people being born.
(b) They have been so foreshortened.
(c) They are very young.
(d) There are more writers.

2. When does Vonnegut get sick?
(a) In the fall.
(b) When it is useful to him.
(c) In the spring.
(d) When he does not get enough sleep.

3. What ethnic groups does the Attorney General's Commission label as "terrorists" whenever possible?
(a) Palestinians.
(b) Israelis.
(c) Iraqis.
(d) Afghanis.

4. Whose art does Father celebrate, as if it is a Pieta or Sistine chapel ceiling?
(a) Kurt's.
(b) Edith's.
(c) Alex's.
(d) Alice's.

5. Why does Vonnegut become cranky when hearing his requiem performed?
(a) The choir director conducts too quickly.
(b) The synthesizer music overpowers the lyrics.
(c) The synthesizer music is not loud enough.
(d) The choir mispronounces the lyrics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Requiem masses are customarily sung in what language?

2. Vonnegut defends what freedom?

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

4. What features imperialism, the capture of other societies' lands, and treasure by arms?

5. What will bust up all cultures and create a Third-World planet?

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