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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Those with addiction eventually hit rock bottom. Vonnegut believes Western Civilization hit rock bottom in World War I. Unlike those with addictions who admit that their addiction is ruining their lives, how does Western Civilization react to hitting rock bottom? (from Chapter 14)

It realizes that its addiction is affecting human life, but it does not care.

It continues to be ignorant of the disease and continues to allow those who are sick to be kept in positions of power.

It reacts in a similar way to those who are addicted.

It buys more electronic devices to distract itself.

2.

Why does Vonnegut miss his 50th high school reunion? (from Chapter 10)

He catches pneumonia.

His plane is delayed.

He forgets the date of his reunion.

He contracts Lyme disease.

3.

What Joseph Conrad novel depicts whites as highly evolved and others as monkeys without tails? (from Chapter 13)

The Dark Continent.

Land of Darkness.

Heart of Darkness.

Deep in Darkness.

4.

What does Vonnegut require of translators? (from Chapter 18)

They must ask him many questions about his work.

They must do as he says.

They must speak Italian, English, as well as another language.

They must be more gifted writers than he and speak at least two languages, including his.

5.

How many Americans are of German descent? (from Chapter 21)

One in four.

One half.

One in three.

One in one hundred.

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