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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "All the King's Men," what does Barzov claim?

2. Who is the narrator in "Who Am I This Time?"

3. Why does Helene have a difficult time acting?

4. Who does Kelly realize he must sacrifice in order to trick Pi Ying?

5. What does Harry do a week after his final performance with Helene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Kennedy's say to the Rumfoords at the end of "The Hyannis Port Story?"

2. In "The Manned Missiles," what happens to Stepan and Bud?

3. How does Alma describe Foster's childhood to the investor in "The Foster Portfolio?"

4. What happens when Newt proposes marriage to Catharine?

5. How does George reconcile with his family?

6. In "Report on the Barnhouse Effect," what is Barnhouse's unique talent?

7. How does Kelly try to trick Pi Ying?

8. Why does David look for a job at the Works in "Deer in the Works?"

9. Why does the professor speak against Euphios in "The Euphio Question?"

10. What happens when Helene acts with Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Vonnegut's use of language in this collection of stories. Choose two stories that have very different prose and compare and contrast them. How does the language, syntax, and format develop each story in its own way? How do these literary decisions affect the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Some of Vonnegut's stories could be described as science fiction. First, give an accurate definition of this genre. Then explain how Vonnegut's stories fit into the definition or do not fit in.

Essay Topic 3

Vonnegut was associated with socialist causes. Research socialism and explain how this political belief is reflected in this collection of stories. Look for socialist values reflected in characters and plot lines.

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