Jailbird Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Jailbird Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 96 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Starbuck wake up so early?

2. The beginning of Chapter 16 brings what revelation?

3. Who does Mary Kathleen say the rightful owners of RAMJAC are?

4. Mary Kathleen takes Starbuck to the top of _______.

5. What is the only thing Mary Kathleen remembers about Starbuck?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. As far as Starbuck knows, why are he and the other "saints" at Leen's apartment?

3. Why does Starbuck face more jail time after Mary Kathleen's death?

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

5. Why does Starbuck give the paramedics Mary Kathleen's maiden name?

6. Why does the harp salesman want to call the police on Starbuck?

7. Were Mary Kathleen's dying wishes granted? How so?

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

9. Why are Starbuck, Clewes, Edel, and Ubriaco "saints" to Mary Kathleen?

10. What does Mary Kathleen personify? What is Vonnegut saying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism and statements made about socialism and capitalism in terms of humanity in "Jailbird."

Essay Topic 2

Starbuck, even after spending years in prison, continues to commit crime. Discuss Starbuck's decisions. Why does he do what he does? What does he think will happen?

Essay Topic 3

Mary Kathleen O'Looney and Mrs. Jack Graham, as the same person, illustrate both the socialist and capitalist. Discuss the dual nature of Mary Kathleen and how she embodies and reflects the tension.

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