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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Attorney General's Commission believes that sufferers of what disease get what they deserve?

2. Vonnegut is enthusiastic about Pollock's work, but what does he feel is missing from Pollock's paintings?

3. He says his father is a rarity among Hoosiers. What other fantasy creature does the author compare his father to?

4. What does Vonnegut believe about professional artists' opinions on vocal third parties, such as critics, curators, and collectors?

5. What is his home on Lake Maxincuckee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Father not enjoy working as an architect?

2. The 20th century is the first to get reliable information about the human condition. Why does Vonnegut believe that this could be a bad thing?

3. Describe Vonnegut's experiences at Lake Maxincuckee.

4. What does Hemingway share with Vonnegut?

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

6. What is Vonnegut's opinion of the traditional requiem mass?

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

8. What is Vonnegut's opinion of the First Amendment?

9. How can you tell Vonnegut does not value medals and awards?

10. What are two things Vonnegut does not like about President Bush?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vonnegut believes all writers grow dated.

Part 1) Give a detailed example of proof that this belief could be true.

Part 2) Explain a similarity between Father's architecture career with this belief.

Part 3) How has this belief affected Vonnegut's own writing?

Essay Topic 2

Today's rulers are doing nothing to Nature's stern but reasonable surrender terms.

Part 1) Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Part 2) What efforts do you make to help the planet?

Part 3) How do you see our planet in 1,000 years?

Essay Topic 3

Vonnegut claims the U.S.'s most nurturing contribution to planetary culture is Alcoholics Anonymous.

Part 1) Why does he believe this?

Part 2) Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

Part 3) What else has the U.S. contributed to better the planet?

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