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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. Which term accurately describes the host of a proper awards ceremony in "The Recipe"?

2. What does Stewart make fun of by writing "Five Under Five"?

3. In "Adolf Hitler: the Larry King Interview," Hitler is interviewed by whom on television?

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

5. How many bedrooms does Stewart's apartment have in "The Cult"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "The Cult," how does Stewart die?

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

10. What has Stewart foretold in "The Cult"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are two famous, charitable women, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from "Pen Pals."

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How is Stewart's collection of stories ultimately resolved? Do you think the resolution was adequate? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

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