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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Reverend finds "Slaughterhouse Five", as well as "Deliverance" and "Catcher in the Rye," falling short in what way?
(a) In Buddhist doctrines.
(b) In promoting his religious quest.
(c) In Christian behavior and attitudes.
(d) In engaging society in healthy practices.

2. According to Vonnegut's speech, what power do the MIT graduates have?
(a) To save the United States from self-destruction.
(b) To find a job in their city of choice.
(c) To reign in or let loose enormous forces.
(d) To control the world's resources.

3. Who buys the lake house but allows Vonnegut and his bride to honeymoon there?
(a) His sister.
(b) A stranger.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His friend O'Hare.

4. What do many of Vonnegut's books, including this one, not include?
(a) Fantasy creatures.
(b) Mammals.
(c) Individual human beings.
(d) Social groups.

5. The Attorney General's Commission believes that sufferers of what disease get what they deserve?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the author's mother's untreated insanity?

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

3. What do the free speech provisions of the First Amendment make Vonnegut want to do?

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

5. What is the name of the Bishop Vonnegut travels with to the Galapagos?

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