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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 does Seinfeld think it is unnatural for people to do?

2. What does Seinfeld wonder if there are keys to?

3. What do driving schools remove from your driving license?

4. What kind of room does Seinfeld think people should meet in before a date?

5. What sign in the plane bathroom amuses Seinfeld?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Seinfeld find ambulance stickers amusing?

2. Why does Seinfeld think that modern dating is better than dating in the past?

3. Why does Seinfeld not like the term rhinoplasty?

4. What does Seinfeld believe people in a relationship should have to prevent a messy break?

5. What does Seinfeld think about planes?

6. How does Seinfeld treat the friends he does not like?

7. Why does Seinfeld think people are uncomfortable when they are naked?

8. What does Seinfeld think about answering machines?

9. What is the difference between men and women when they buy clothes?

10. Why does Seinfeld think that all straight men are homophobes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Seinfeld developed his comedic persona over the years? How important is a strong persona in comedy? What role did his television show play in developing this persona?

Essay Topic 2

In what way could Seinfeld's humor be called typical New York humor? What ideas is Seinfeld trying to express through his humor? How important is it for Jerry to make the audience identify with his personality and life to make them laugh?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think are Jerry's influences as a comedian? Who has Jerry influenced? Discuss a television show or shows that bears his mark.

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