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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 46-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Trout's parents observe their animals?
(a) Near Bermuda and Nova Scotia.
(b) Near South Africa.
(c) Near Florida.
(d) Near Maryland.

2. What needs to be redistributed upward according to Vonnegut?
(a) Food.
(b) Power.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Strength.

3. Who is Kilgore Trout?
(a) Vonnegut's brother.
(b) Vonnegut's alter ego.
(c) Vonnegut's sister.
(d) Vonnegut's best friend.

4. Who instilled Vonnegut's love for books in him?
(a) His granfather.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His mom.

5. What is the story about Hitler filled with?
(a) Black humor.
(b) Analogies.
(c) Metaphors.
(d) Symbolism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who developed the first Soviet hydrogen bomb?

2. What does Vonnegut predict jock itch will become fatal with?

3. Who did his grandfather marry?

4. What does Vonnegut argue most people would like life to be like?

5. What does Vonnegut recognize the importance of in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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