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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 people do when they get older?

2. What does Seinfeld say he has never had?

3. Why does Seinfeld not want his questions about Superman answered?

4. Why does Seinfeld not talk to people about his work?

5. Which of the following things did Seinfeld's parents fight over in the car?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Seinfeld think about office work?

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

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

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

6. What does Seinfeld think about law enforcement work?

7. What does Seinfeld love about sports?

8. What does Seinfeld say about lawyers?

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

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

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

How has Seinfeld constructed his persona over the years? Was his early comedic persona different to what it is now? How of his real self does he allow into his performance?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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