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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 say he imagined he could taste the difference between as a kid?

2. Who does Seinfeld say cannot tell time?

3. Who is Seinfeld's favorite Superman?

4. Who does Seinfeld think are the only people who know all the rules to the country?

5. What kind of security guards does Seinfeld talk about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Seinfeld think helmets are a stupid invention?

2. What does Seinfeld say about entertainers?

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

4. What does Seinfeld think about people walking their dogs?

5. What does Seinfeld love about sports?

6. What does Seinfeld think about taxes?

7. What does Seinfeld think about suicide?

8. What was Seinfeld's favorite toy as a kid?

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

10. What does Seinfeld think about malls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do the students think Seinfeld would want to write a book about his thoughts? Do the students think the book has any significance beyond light entertainment?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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