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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites the narrator over for drinks?

2. What makes up the text of "The Manned Missiles?"

3. Who gets the nickname "Joe Louis?"

4. What political party is Hay Boyden part of?

5. Where does Euphio broadcast euphoria from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Vonnegut describes the "blue collar" worker in his stories. Find examples of blue collar workers in these stories and explain how Vonnegut describes them. How do their lives compare to other non-blue collar workers? Are they mainly protagonists or antagonists? What impact do they have on the stories they are in?

Essay Topic 3

Research the life of Kurt Vonnegut. Use your findings to explain why he writes the stories he does. Consider the themes, the personalities, and the locations in this collection.

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