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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. According to the narrator of "The New Judaism", who do the Orthodox believe is the funniest man alive?

2. To whom do the Kennedys give an "extra child"?

3. Who actually created the drawings in da Vinci's notebook, according to the narrator of "Da Vinci: the Lost Notebook,"?

4. Where have the Jews put down a time-share, according to "The New Judaism"?

5. Who does Ford hang up on when he discovers the tape recorder?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jack Kennedy characterized in "Breakfast at Kennedy's"? Do you think this is a favorable description?

2. What do you think of the tone of "Martha Stewart's Vagina"? Do you think it's funny or offensive?

3. Why does Eileen go to rehab? What is her reaction?

4. Describe the basis for "Martha Stewart's Vagina."

5. Why do you think Stewart, a Jew, would write in this manner about Judaism?

6. How are Princess Diana and Mother Teresa different as they are portrayed in "Pen Pals"? How are they the same?

7. What role does the narrator play in "Breakfast at Kennedy's"?

8. What do you make of a small dog becoming so famous in "Local News"?

9. How does "Pen Pals" end?

10. Describe the religion of Judaism from what you know after reading "The New Judaism."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Recipe," how does Stewart use satire to communicate his message? Do you find this tactic humorous, confusing, or offensive? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Judaism is a significant part of Stewart's writing. What does Judaism symbolize in "The New Judaism"? What part of this allows for intersection between author and work?

Essay Topic 3

How does Stewart use tragic irony in "The Cult"? Why do you think he decided to use it in this story?

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