Unit 2: The Mid-to Late Twentieth Century: Postmodernism (Post Test). Exam Questions With Revised Answers
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Unit 2: The Mid-to Late Twentieth Century
Unit 2: The Mid-to Late Twentieth Century:
Postmodernism (Post Test). Exam Questions
With Revised Answers
How does the structure of Tim O'Brien's story "Ambush" relate to its title? - answerThe
narrator's present life cannot escape the bombardment of his wartime memories and actions
What idea ...
Unit 2: The Mid-to Late Twentieth Century:
Postmodernism (Post Test). Exam Questions
With Revised Answers
How does the structure of Tim O'Brien's story "Ambush" relate to its title? - answer✔✔The
narrator's present life cannot escape the bombardment of his wartime memories and actions
What idea is discussed in both Tim O'Brien's "Ambush" and John Steinbeck's "Symptoms"? -
answer✔✔The aftereffects of combat on soldiers during war
Based on your knowledge of word parts, which word best completes this sentence?
Stephen's excellent performance in his French classes _____ him to try speaking only in French
during his trip to Paris. - answer✔✔Emboldened
Which sentences in this excerpt from John Steinbeck's "Symptoms" address the theme of soldiers
being reluctant to talk about their experiences in war? - answer✔✔They would discuss their
experiences right up to the time of battle and then suddenly they wouldn't talk anymore.
It was thought that they had seen or done was so horrible that they didn't want to bring it back to
haunt them or their listeners.
Which phrase in this excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" is an
example of sarcasm? - answer✔✔The blessings of another world war
Which excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" is an example of irony? -
answer✔✔At ten minutes before H-hour the general came in, shepherding the professor before
him. The professor was comfortably attired in sneakers, gray flannels, a blue sweater, and a
white shirt open at the neck.
What is the connotative meaning of this line from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse
Effect"?
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