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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who wrote "Our Town".
(a) Thorton Wilde.
(b) Thornton Wilder.
(c) Thornton Wilde.
(d) Throton Wilder.

4. Who makes several insightful observations about the events at the party?
(a) Vonnegut.
(b) Lily.
(c) Trout.
(d) No one.

5. How does the author view his writing?
(a) Good.
(b) The best work written.
(c) Mediocre at best.
(d) Bad and unfit for publication.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first atomic bomb dropped?

2. What does Vonnegut bemoan losing appreciation for during the timequake?

3. What is the name of the writer's retreat?

4. How many years later did Vonnegut attend an anniversary of the atomic bombing at a chapel?

5. What is Vonnegut's oldest sister's name?

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