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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kurt Vonnegut's family had a cottage on what lake?
(a) Lake Woebegone.
(b) Lake Muskegon.
(c) Crystal Lake.
(d) Lake Maxinkuckee.

2. In the Prologue, which opera is discussed by the Vonnegut brothers?
(a) Otello.
(b) Mirielle.
(c) Aida.
(d) Tosca.

3. The morning after her 15th birthday, Eliza requests to eat breakfast where?
(a) On the dock.
(b) Overlooking the forest.
(c) On the front lawn.
(d) In the Solarium.

4. When Wilbur and Eliza get upset with Dr. Cordiner, how does their mother respond?
(a) She is protective of her children.
(b) She screams and faints.
(c) She threatens to kill herself.
(d) She sides with Dr. Cordiner.

5. What notable position has been held by Wilbur during his lifetime?
(a) Vice President of the United States.
(b) Governor of New York.
(c) Mayor of New York.
(d) President of the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kurt Vonnegut's ancestry?

2. What surprising act do Wilbur and Eliza take part in, as Dr. Cordiner and their mother watch?

3. In Chapter 5, Wilbur wonders if Dr. Mott ever knew that he and Eliza were what?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what calamity has wiped out the city of New York?

5. Where does Wilbur live at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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