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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. Why does Vonnegut believe Christians have no alternative but to hate and then kill in imaginary self-defense?

2. How many Americans are of German descent?

3. What organization prevents Mozambicans from learning to read and write?

4. What features imperialism, the capture of other societies' lands, and treasure by arms?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jane Cox deal with her loneliness when her children are grown and move out?

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

3. Do you think, based on the information given, Rita Rait enjoys winning the limerick contest? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Vonnegut's opinion on war?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Vonnegut is continually unhappy with Christianity throughout the book.

Part 1) Give examples of the behavior of Christians mentioned in the book that would strengthen this attitude towards Christianity.

Part 2) How do groups of Christians mentioned go against or change the meaning of the Bible?

Part 3) Although Vonnegut is not a Christian, he spends quite a bit of time in churches. Do you think, based on his opinion of Christianity, he should have been allowed to speak in churches? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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