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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Captain Crunch accused of doing when he was a strong leader in "The Cult"?
(a) Adding sugar to the cereal.
(b) Fathering a Smurf.
(c) Stealing Lucky Charms.
(d) Breaking into sailboats.

3. What company offers corrections for Stewart's book in "Microsoft Word '98"?
(a) Apple.
(b) Wal-Mart.
(c) Microsoft.
(d) Staples.

4. How does Stewart try to escape in "The Cult"?
(a) By tapping his heels three times.
(b) Through a trapdoor.
(c) He tries to go out a window
(d) Running into the closet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bruce's contract with ABC terminated in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?

2. What sort of banter should the presenting actor and actress have at an awards ceremony?

3. What distracts Stewart from the cult in "The Cult"?

4. Whose credit card is cancelled in "The Devil and Bill Gates"?

5. What does Hitler's psychiatrist say about Hitler's responsibility for his life in "Adolf Hitler: the Larry King Interview"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Fred Silverman and Lenny Bruce as described in "Lenny Bruce: the Making of a Sitcom"?

2. Describe the concept of a "Five Under Five" list.

3. Who is Sheldon Francis Stein in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?

4. What does Sheldon discover when he reaches his high school reunion in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?

5. What is the purpose of the last short story?

6. Describe the relationship between Vincent and his brother, Theo, as described in "Vincent and Theo on AOL."

7. Compare and contrast the characters of the Devil and William Gates as described in the short story.

8. Which child on the "Five Under Five" list do you find most interesting?

9. What explanation does Stewart give about his inaccurate predictions in "The Cult"?

10. What collection of genes makes up Cary Streisand of the "Five Under Five" list?

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