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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Kurt Vonnegut's war buddies was killed for. . .
(a) taking a teapot.
(b) attacking a guard.
(c) breaking an egg.
(d) stealing food.

2. What happens to Billy in 1968?
(a) His father gets into a car accident and nearly dies.
(b) He is diagnosed with cancer and undergoes surgery.
(c) He survives a plane crash and his wife dies.
(d) His children try to get him committed to a mental ward.

3. What are the subjects of Roland Weary's most treasured picture?
(a) His best friends back in the United States
(b) A naked woman and a Shetland pony
(c) His car and his rifle
(d) His mother and his sister

4. What are the Tralfamadorans?
(a) A group of anti-war activists.
(b) People who become Billy's fan club.
(c) Aliens that see in four dimensions.
(d) A secret society of optometrists.

5. What did Vonnegut study in college?
(a) Creative Writing
(b) Political science
(c) Anthropology
(d) Philosophy

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mackay's opinion about the Children's Crusade?

2. Vonnegut notes that more people were killed in Dresden than. . .

3. What is Billy's position in the war?

4. What does Barbara think is wrong with Billy when she finds him in his cold house?

5. This took place in:

(see the answer key)

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