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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 weather like the night Sacco and Vanzetti were executed?
(a) Raining.
(b) Hot.
(c) Clear.
(d) Snowing.

2. What pleasant surprise does Starbuck have in the diner?
(a) Seeing an old girfriend.
(b) His favorite meal.
(c) A free breakfast.
(d) A warm welcome.

3. How are Mary Kathleen's final wishes not being met?
(a) RAMJAC belongs to corporations.
(b) Starbuck wasn't made vice president.
(c) There's no memorial statue for her.
(d) She isn't burried next to her husband.

4. Clewes is now a _______ salesman.
(a) Magazine.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Corrupt.
(d) Failing.

5. Starbuck realizes the bag woman is " the ______ of Mary Kathleen O'Looney!"
(a) Remains.
(b) Daughter.
(c) Impersonator.
(d) Friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. While unpacking at the Arapahoe, what does Starbuck wonder?

2. What does the crowd watching the reunion encourage Starbuck to do?

3. Starbuck says wealthy business interests are like "_________."

4. Mary Kathleen calls the men who've helped Starbuck "_____."

5. Starbuck thinks fifty year old harps belong in a ______ or a museum.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Starbuck cry when he sees Mary Kathleen?

2. How far has Leland Clewes come since Starbuck last saw him?

3. Is Starbuck's son actually the monster Starbuck claims him to be? Explain.

4. How does Leen mistake Starbuck for Mrs. Graham?

5. How does Leen feel about Mrs. Graham? How can you tell?

6. Why doesn't Mary Kathleen remember the bad things of Starbuck's life?

7. Why should Starbuck have gone to the police in Chapter 11?

8. Does Clewes accept Starbuck's apology? What is his response?

9. How is Vonnegut invoking the senses of Starbuck's experience in his writing?

10. Does Mary Kathleen believe people are good? Why or why not?

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