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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 is Seinfeld's favorite Superman?

3. What state do Seinfeld's parents live in?

4. What kind of uniform caused boys to beat Seinfeld up?

5. Who does Seinfeld think it would be uncomfortable saying hello to everyday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Seinfeld say about lawyers?

3. What does Seinfeld think about going to the movie theater?

4. What does Seinfeld remember about riding in the car with his parents?

5. What did Seinfeld think about fair rides as a kid?

6. What does Seinfeld think about law enforcement work?

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

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

9. Why did Seinfeld not call the police when his apartment was robbed?

10. What does Seinfeld think about office work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the serious side of Seinfeld's comedy.

1) What serious statements do you think Seinfeld makes in his book?

2) Why does good comedy often have a serious side to it?

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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