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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. For Vonnegut writing books is like what?

2. Those with addiction eventually hit rock bottom. Vonnegut believes Western Civilization hit rock bottom in World War I. Unlike those with addictions who admit that their addiction is ruining their lives, how does Western Civilization react to hitting rock bottom?

3. What does Vonnegut require of translators?

4. Why does Vonnegut feel out of intellectual step with his new neighbors in Cape Cod?

5. As a writer Vonnegut is an anthropologist and writes about what acculturated primitive people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some examples of humorists who have lost their humor after a certain age? How has their humor been lost?

2. How has Vonnegut's belief in the cause of mental illness changed since the beginning of the book? Why?

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

4. How is RENAMO destroying the beautiful country of Mozambique?

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

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

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

8. How is Vonnegut different from other authors mentioned in this chapter?

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

10. What is Vonnegut's opinion on war?

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

The Women's Liberation Movement coincides with Jill Krementz's blossoming into womanhood.

Part 1) How does Jill act like a woman involved in this movement?

Part 2) What would you ignore or go without to have more freedoms?

Part 3) Do you believe Jill is brave for the way she lives her life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of organizations such as CARE and World Vision? IF you organized your own association, what would it be called? What would be the purpose of your organization?

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