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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was EPICAC created?

2. What is Bud known for?

3. Where do Heinz and Sousa go after the birth of their children?

4. Where do the amphibians keep with their bodies?

5. When Heinz visits his wife the day after she gives birth in "Adam," what does Heinz say to all her statements?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select one story from this collection and write a critical analysis that focuses on the story's relationship to reality. Form an argument about the "usefulness" of the story as many of Vonnegut's tales seem to carry a message or warning for the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the roles of the wealthy to the roles of the middle and lower classes in this collection of stories. How does Vonnegut describe each group of people? How do they interact? What does each group expect from life? What do these things tell readers about social class in the United States?

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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