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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old was Vonnegut's granddaughter when she performed in a play?
(a) 12 years old.
(b) 14 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 13 years old.

4. What does the human race continue to devise cleverly?
(a) Techonology.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Love.
(d) Doomsday devices.

5. What did Zolant's teacher immediately accuse him of upon turning in his paper?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Plagiarism.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Copying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vonnegut write to during his restlessness about his writing?

2. Who makes several insightful observations about the events at the party?

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

4. What does Trout do with the stories he writes?

5. What year in high school was Zolant when he stole another student's work?

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