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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. With what magazine does Vonnegut travel to Mozambique in 1990 to write an article?

2. For Vonnegut writing books is like what?

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

4. What is Mark's only crime against his government?

5. How does Rita Rait become the winner of a limerick contest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the "Kilimanjaro Device" give as an alternative to Hemingway's shooting himself in the head?

2. Name two things Vonnegut mentions in his letter to the future.

3. Why should many people take offense to privileged Vonnegut?

4. Although the subtitle of SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE is "The Children's Crusade," what are the average ages mentioned of those who died in war?

5. Why do the MIT graduates applaud politely but not take Vonnegut seriously?

6. What are two reasons Vonnegut is skeptical of Christianity?

7. Why does Vonnegut believe Colonialism will bust up all cultures and create a Third World planet?

8. According to John Yale, what is the Mozambican's true enemy? Why?

9. What is Vonnegut's opinion on war?

10. Why is the Italian translator, Roberta Rambelli, Vonnegut's favorite?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vonnegut says he does not care if he is remembered when he dies.

Part 1) What examples of authors does he give who do want to be remembered?

Part 2) Compare and contrast the reasons why Vonnegut and other writers may or may not want to be remembered.

Part 3) Do you want to be remembered when you die? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Both Father and Alice are encouraged in their art making.

Part 1) How do their reactions differ? How does this affect their futures as artists?

Part 2) How do you react from encouragement and praise?

Part 3) Describe a time when someone's opinion influenced your actions. Did it result in a positive outcome?

Essay Topic 3

Vonnegut does not believe Liberty has yet to be born.

Part 1) Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Part 2) What can you do to bring about the birth of Liberty?

Part 3) How do you see progression of liberty over the next 100 years?

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