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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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 believe third parties are annoying.
(b) Writing is tedious, so intruders, or third parties, are refreshing.
(c) They dislike third parties as much as artists.
(d) They grow insecure when third parties give their opinions.

2. What mental illness does the author's son suffer and recover from?
(a) Bipolar disorder.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Depression.

3. Why does Vonnegut like to write pieces for Architectural Digest?
(a) He loves architecture.
(b) He is an architect.
(c) As a tribute to his son, Mark.
(d) As a tribute to his father and grandfather.

4. 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?
(a) Painting.
(b) Law.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Writing.

5. What does Vonnegut miss from his youth?
(a) The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
(b) The Fourth of July Fireworks.
(c) Freedom from knowing humans will render the planet uninhabitable.
(d) Friends from school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unlike many short-lived 20th-century art movements, what movement has more enthusiasts than ever?

2. Why does Vonnegut feel lucky to have been born in Indianapolis?

3. This book is the sequel to what other book?

4. In which art form does Father show promise before the Great Depression?

5. Who buys the lake house but allows Vonnegut and his bride to honeymoon there?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Hemingway grown dated?

2. Why does Vonnegut write his own mass?

3. Name one similarity and one difference between Jane and Vonnegut.

4. Why does Vonnegut say the NRA is incorrect in its use of Article II of the Bill of Rights?

5. What is Vonnegut's opinion of liberty?

6. What does Vonnegut say when his book is burned?

7. Although Jill Krementz attends private schools and vacations with the rich as a child, how does she support herself as an adult?

8. What is the Reverend's opinion on banning objectionable books?

9. Of what significant Indianapolis building is Father the founder? Why is he bitter over the additions made on this building?

10. What historical information does Vonnegut give about requiem masses?

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