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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city is the American Academy of Arts and Letters located?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York City.
(c) Buffalo, NY.
(d) Atlanta, Ga.

2. Whose brains does Fleon study?
(a) Those who are American and Chinese.
(b) People of the Mensa and those who die in stupid accidents.
(c) Those who are old and young.
(d) Those who are Irish and Scotish.

3. What war is going on during Trout's story "Bingo Bunker Party"?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) World War II.

4. Who translated the King James Bible into English?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Dickinson.
(c) Andrewes.
(d) Malory.

5. Which of the following are NOT mentioned as possible addictions?
(a) Sex.
(b) Writing.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to people's brains during life on autopilot?

2. Who do Vonnegut and his oldest sister mutually admire?

3. What do cars and airplanes do on auto pilot?

4. What is the title of Trout's unfinished memoir mentioned in Chapter 16?

5. Who wrote "Our Town".

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