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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. How many honorees should be at an awards ceremony, according to the narrator of "The Recipe"?

2. What genes are combined to make a child on the "Five Under Five" list?

3. What do Sheldon and the monster watch on TV after returning home in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold"?

4. Where is the " The Recipe" taken from?

5. How long before the miracle does Stewart speak to his lieutenants in "The Cult"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jon Stewart imagine himself to be in "The Cult"?

3. What do you think Stewart's purpose is in writing "The Recipe"?

4. What reason does Hitler give for wanting to vow revenge in "Adolf Hitler: the Larry King Interview"?

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

6. What irony is found in "The Recipe"?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Sheldon appears in "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold" only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Sheldon's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Stewart uses in writing about Sheldon.

Essay Topic 3

Which character in Stewart's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

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