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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. What sort of adolescent should present at an awards ceremony following the honoree's speech according to the narrator of "The Recipe"?
2. Why is Bruce's contract with ABC terminated in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?
3. In "Adolf Hitler: the Larry King Interview," Hitler is interviewed by whom on television?
4. What years are the trendsetters thought to be most popular in "Five Under Five"?
5. Who is Lenny Bruce in "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What explanation does Stewart give about his inaccurate predictions in "The Cult"?
2. What collection of genes makes up Cary Streisand of the "Five Under Five" list?
3. Why does Silverman finally have to cancel Bruce's contract in "Lenny Bruce: the Making of a Sitcom"?
4. What sort of people are involved in "The Recipe"?
5. What does Jon Stewart imagine himself to be in "The Cult"?
6. What irony is found in "The Recipe"?
7. Which child on the "Five Under Five" list do you find most interesting?
8. What do you think Stewart's purpose is in writing "The Recipe"?
9. Describe the concept of a "Five Under Five" list.
10. Describe the interview between Larry King and Adolf Hitler in Stewart's short story.
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
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
Stewart's story, "Vincent and Theo on AOL," presents brothers who appear to be very different from one another. Compare and contrast Vincent and Theo. How are their worldviews different? How are they the same? Be sure to use specific examples from the reading.
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