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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. Who is Eliza's prince?

2. Dr. Cordiner believes Wilbur is capable of having a career in what field?

3. In the Prologue, which opera is discussed by the Vonnegut brothers?

4. What is Kurt Vonnegut's ancestry?

5. When Wilbur is old, what habit does he engage in while speaking or writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Wilbur and Eliza are separated, what do they do to cope?

2. On her 15th birthday, what comment does Eliza make regarding her parents' appearance?

3. What is Wilbur doing at the beginning of Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

4. What is Wilbur's mood at the beginning of Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

5. As children, what do Wilbur and Eliza read about beautiful people?

6. What do Melody and Isadore use to build their pyramid?

7. When Wilbur is sent to school, what happens to his relationship with Eliza?

8. Why is Dr. Mott important to Wilbur and Eliza?

9. Why does Dr. Cordiner get angry at Wilbur and Eliza?

10. When their father seems conflicted about their intelligence, how do Wilbur and Eliza react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Mott affects Wilbur's life in several different ways. Write an essay examining the impact Dr. Mott made on Wilbur's life.

1) What was Dr. Mott's role in Wilbur's life?

2) Why did Dr. Mott leave such a strong impression on Wilbur?

3) How does Dr. Mott shape Wilbur's future?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the qualities of the women that appear throughout Wilbur's life.

1) Which women affect him?

2) Which women does he affect?

3) How do these women influence Wilbur's life?

Essay Topic 3

As Wilbur gets older, the country begins a slow return to basics. Characters begin riding horses, hunting, and returning to simple entertainment such as Backgammon.

1) What prompts this return to basics?

2) How is this different from how Wilbur was raised?

3) How does Wilbur respond in this new environment?

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