Unit 2: The Mid-to Late Twentieth
Century: Postmodernism (Post Test)
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How does the structure of Tim O'Brien's story "Ambush" relate to its title? - CORRECT
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"? -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The blessings of another world war
Which excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" is an example of
irony? - CORRECT 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.
Century: Postmodernism (Post Test)
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How does the structure of Tim O'Brien's story "Ambush" relate to its title? - CORRECT
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"? -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER- The blessings of another world war
Which excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut's "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" is an example of
irony? - CORRECT 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.
