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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vonnegut describe Random House's definitions?
(a) Repetitive.
(b) Judgemental.
(c) Full of praise.
(d) Confusing.

2. What handicaps does George Bergeron wear?
(a) Physical.
(b) Physical and mental.
(c) None.
(d) Mental.

3. In the stranger's story in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog," what does Edison say to Sparky?
(a) He yells at him to hurry up.
(b) He hugs him and calls him a good dog.
(c) He accuses him of holding out.
(d) He tries to convince him to sit.

4. Why does Newt kiss Catharine during their walk?
(a) He knows it's his only chance.
(b) He thinks it will change her mind.
(c) He was dared to.
(d) He thinks she loves him.

5. What does Billy the Poet send Nancy?
(a) A dirty poem.
(b) A love poem.
(c) A dozen roses.
(d) A long letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harold tell the stranger in "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog?"

2. Why does Joe leave the orphanage?

3. What handicaps does Hazel wear?

4. What type of professor testifies against the use of Euphios in "The Euphio Question?"

5. What impresses Vonnegut about the new version of the Random House dictionary?

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