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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the result of the Cuyahoga Massacre?
(a) Several deaths.
(b) Strict new laws.
(c) A peace treaty.
(d) Communism.

2. Before going to prison, what was Clewes destined to become?
(a) An actor.
(b) A politician.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A banker.

3. What does the limo driver wear on his uniform?
(a) A name tag.
(b) A woman's pin.
(c) A red ribbon.
(d) The RAMJAC logo.

4. What does the letter Vonnegut receives summarize?
(a) The problem with America.
(b) The idea of classics.
(c) The idea of his life's work.
(d) His life.

5. What was Vonnegut's relationship with Powers Hapgood?
(a) They were enemies.
(b) They were college roommates.
(c) They had lunch once.
(d) They were cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vicuna is a metaphor for _______.

2. Why was Starbuck in Nuremberg?

3. Looking in the mirror in his new suit, Starbuck observes that he looks _____.

4. Why are the people of Vicuna leaving their planet?

5. What was Hapgood's default defense for people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the arrival of the famous prisoner tie together?

2. Why did Starbuck agree to be McCone's protégé?

3. What do we learn about Starbuck by his attitude towards the red ribbon?

4. How is "a rich man's trash can" a symbol for Starbuck?

5. What was the nature of Starbuck's relationship with Nixon?

6. Why is Starbuck a socialist?

7. How is the theme of interconnection displayed through Starbuck's narrative voice?

8. What is the significance of "Kilgore Trout" being a pseudonym?

9. What is being foreshadowed in the Prologue?

10. With Sarah, is Starbuck loving or courteous?

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