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Adam - Kurt Vonnegut Exam With Correct Questions
and Answers | Graded A+
From what country and historical events is Heinz Knechtmann a refugee? - Correct Answer-
He is a refugee from Germany; a survivor of the Holocaust.
Why is he at the hospital? - Correct Answer-He was at the hospital waiting for his wife since
she was giving birth.
Why is he so amazed that he and his wife have had a child? - Correct Answer-Since all his
family died in the Holocaust, they wanted a baby to continue the family name.
Analyze Characterization In lines 4-7. Vonnegut uses dialogue and details of physical
appearance to characterize Mr. Sousa. Describe the type of man he is. Cite evidence from
these lines to support your answer. - Correct Answer-As the text said " a sullen gorilla;
plainly impatient with having a tiresome and familiar routine; We can assume that Mr. Sousa
is an impatient and full of emotion person.
In the story's closing scene, the main character's wife says, "They couldn't kill us, could they,
Heinz?" (line 236). Whom does she mean by "they"? - Correct Answer-The main character's
wife refers "they" to the Nazis.
To which historical events does she refer when she says, "They couldn't kill us"? Explain. -
Correct Answer-She is referring to the Holocaust event.
How does the title help a reader know the deeper meaning of the story? - Correct Answer-The
birth of Heinz's son represents a new beginning like the Bible's first man, Adam
Explain whether you agree with Heinz's conclusion that people in this country are "too busy,"
"too many," and "too far apart" to care about one another. - Correct Answer-We agree that
people in America are not living life the way they should be
Instead of focusing on living a full life, raising children, etc., society lives for power and
money
Heinz Knechtmann: a survivor of the Holocaust who is extremely appreciative of life. He
feels like an outsider in America.
Mr. Sousa: father of seven girls. He is very cynical and is tired of having children.
Harry: a co-worker of Heinz. He also does not understand why Heinz is so excited about the
new baby.
Avchen: Heinz's wife. She is the only one besides her husband that seems to truly appreciate
the new baby.
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Adam - Kurt Vonnegut Exam With Correct Questions
and Answers | Graded A+
From what country and historical events is Heinz Knechtmann a refugee? - Correct Answer-
He is a refugee from Germany; a survivor of the Holocaust.
Why is he at the hospital? - Correct Answer-He was at the hospital waiting for his wife since
she was giving birth.
Why is he so amazed that he and his wife have had a child? - Correct Answer-Since all his
family died in the Holocaust, they wanted a baby to continue the family name.
Analyze Characterization In lines 4-7. Vonnegut uses dialogue and details of physical
appearance to characterize Mr. Sousa. Describe the type of man he is. Cite evidence from
these lines to support your answer. - Correct Answer-As the text said " a sullen gorilla;
plainly impatient with having a tiresome and familiar routine; We can assume that Mr. Sousa
is an impatient and full of emotion person.
In the story's closing scene, the main character's wife says, "They couldn't kill us, could they,
Heinz?" (line 236). Whom does she mean by "they"? - Correct Answer-The main character's
wife refers "they" to the Nazis.
To which historical events does she refer when she says, "They couldn't kill us"? Explain. -
Correct Answer-She is referring to the Holocaust event.
How does the title help a reader know the deeper meaning of the story? - Correct Answer-The
birth of Heinz's son represents a new beginning like the Bible's first man, Adam
Explain whether you agree with Heinz's conclusion that people in this country are "too busy,"
"too many," and "too far apart" to care about one another. - Correct Answer-We agree that
people in America are not living life the way they should be
Instead of focusing on living a full life, raising children, etc., society lives for power and
money
Heinz Knechtmann: a survivor of the Holocaust who is extremely appreciative of life. He
feels like an outsider in America.
Mr. Sousa: father of seven girls. He is very cynical and is tired of having children.
Harry: a co-worker of Heinz. He also does not understand why Heinz is so excited about the
new baby.
Avchen: Heinz's wife. She is the only one besides her husband that seems to truly appreciate
the new baby.
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