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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. Melody buries her stillborn baby in what?

2. In front of their parents, what language do Wilbur and Eliza speak?

3. What unfortunate nickname has New York been given?

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

5. Bernard practices what type of science?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Wilbur is older, he reads reports written by Dr. Mott regarding Wilbur and Eliza. What type of information do these reports contain?

3. According to Wilbur, why have people stopped visiting Manhattan?

4. In what style does Kurt Vonnegut intend to write Slapstick: Or, Lonesome No More!?

5. Wilbur and Eliza want the Constitution amended for what purpose?

6. As a child, why was Wilbur worried about Dr. Mott?

7. Why do Wilbur and Eliza pretend to be idiots while growing up?

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

9. What do Wilbur and Eliza discover about gravity?

10. Why are Wilbur and Eliza retested, with their parents watching?

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

After the Green Death, the world changes drastically. Citing examples from the childhood of Wilbur and Eliza compared to Wilbur's life in the future, examine how the world has changed.

Essay Topic 3

In the Prologue, Kurt Vonnegut reveals the secret technique behind his writing ability.

1) What is the secret?

2) Why does this work for him?

3) Why is this information significant?

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