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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 superhero is Seinfeld a big fan of?

2. What job does Seinfeld say he would like to have?

3. What does Seinfeld's unemployed friend have to work hard at doing?

4. What kind of shows does Seinfeld hate on TV?

5. How do people know they are getting older?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Seinfeld's thoughts about eating out?

2. Why does Seinfeld not like "to be continued shows"?

3. Why does Seinfeld not like going to the doctors?

4. Why does Seinfeld think that unemployment is the toughest job?

5. What does Seinfeld think about malls?

6. What does Seinfeld love about sports?

7. What does Seinfeld think about office work?

8. What does Seinfeld think about law enforcement work?

9. What does Seinfeld say about Superman?

10. Why does Seinfeld think Las Vegas is so entertaining?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1990s. How does Seinfeld express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the novels meaning would change if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Examine New York as a setting.

1) How does Seinfeld use the setting of New York in his comedy?

2) In what way could Seinfeld's humor be seen as New York humor?

3) How does Seinfeld use is New York style humor to appeal to a wide audience?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the world Jerry portrays.

1) What kind of world does Seinfeld portray and what does this world say about him as a person?

2) Why is it important for Seinfeld to create his own unique world?

3) How does Seinfeld make sure that the audience identifies with the world he portrays?

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