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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator of "The Devil and William Gates" say that Bill Gates swears his soul to the devil?
(a) He has a bet.
(b) He is drugged.
(c) He is frustrated with another invention.
(d) He is very competitive.

2. What genes are combined to make a child on the "Five Under Five" list?
(a) A German, an Australian, and a Swede.
(b) A physicist, lyricist, and a cat.
(c) A ferret, a guitarist, and an ice cream man.
(d) Barbara Streisand and a dictator.

3. What is the original title of Bruce's television show in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?
(a) Jokes and More Jokes.
(b) Life on a Sofa.
(c) Lenny and the Man.
(d) Roach and Head.

4. Which term accurately describes the host of a proper awards ceremony in "The Recipe"?
(a) Well-respected and acerbic.
(b) Fatherly and wise.
(c) Hilarious.
(d) Childlike and nurturing.

5. In "The Cult," what does the leprechaun do to Captain Crunch?
(a) Puts a spell on him.
(b) Gives him facial hair.
(c) Confuses him.
(d) Makes him gay.

6. Whose credit card is cancelled in "The Devil and Bill Gates"?
(a) The Devil's.
(b) The President's.
(c) Melinda Gates'.
(d) Bill Gates'.

7. What does Sheldon realize he neglected to learn to do in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?
(a) Sew.
(b) Clean.
(c) Drive.
(d) Cook.

8. What does Stewart make fun of by writing "Five Under Five"?
(a) Dog shows.
(b) Makeup tips.
(c) Magazine trendsetters.
(d) Fashion ideas.

9. What time is Stewart caught in "The Cult"?
(a) 7:07.
(b) Three in the morning.
(c) 4:02.
(d) Midnight.

10. What sort of woman should present at an awards ceremony following the honoree's speech according to the narrator of "The Recipe"?
(a) Dignified.
(b) Corpulent.
(c) Foreign.
(d) Immature.

11. In "Adolf Hitler: the Larry King Interview," Hitler is interviewed by whom on television?
(a) Johnny Carson.
(b) Larry King.
(c) David Letterman.
(d) Jay Leno.

12. How does an eight year old get on the "Five Under Five" list?
(a) Her father insists she be on the list.
(b) It isn't possible.
(c) Lots of candy corn.
(d) Money.

13. What years are the trendsetters thought to be most popular in "Five Under Five"?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) 2050-2060.
(c) 2010-2015.
(d) 2015-2025.

14. What does "The Recipe" give an outline of?
(a) How to succeed at marriage.
(b) How to make a baby.
(c) Cake baking.
(d) An awards ceremony.

15. In "The Cult," who has Stewart foretold will spring to life?
(a) Captain Crunch.
(b) Quaker Oats guy.
(c) Tony the Tiger.
(d) Count Chocula.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation is given to Silverman for Bruce's itching and nodding off in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?

2. Which artist does Vincent van Gogh not discuss online in "Vincent and Theo on AOL"?

3. How does Stewart try to commit suicide in "The Cult"?

4. What offers corrections for Stewart's book in "Microsoft Word '98"?

5. Whose fingerprints are exchanged with the Devil's in "The Devil and William Gates"?

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