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

2. Who proposes that Stewart should commit suicide in "The Cult"?
(a) Brown.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Colbert.
(d) Smith.

3. How many years have passed since Sheldon graduated high school in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

4. What explanation is given to Silverman for Bruce's itching and nodding off in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?
(a) Psychosis.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Poison ivy.
(d) Allergy medicine.

5. What explanation does Stewart give for his inaccurate predictions in "The Cult"?
(a) He forgot about Daylight Savings Time.
(b) He doesn't give an explanation.
(c) He never made a prediction.
(d) He has Alzheimer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Stewart's lieutenants in "The Cult"?

2. To whom does Vincent pour out his heart on AOL in "Vincent and Theo on AOL"?

3. What was Captain Crunch accused of doing when he was a strong leader in "The Cult"?

4. Why does Sheldon want to get revenge on old classmates in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Silverman finally have to cancel Bruce's contract in "Lenny Bruce: the Making of a Sitcom"?

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

5. What message is Stewart trying to communicate in "Five Under Five"?

6. What sort of people are involved in "The Recipe"?

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

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

9. Describe the interview between Larry King and Adolf Hitler in Stewart's short story.

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

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