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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Walter Starbuck is an ex-con, ex-capitalist, and ex-_________.
(a) Socialist.
(b) Student.
(c) Husband.
(d) Writer.

2. What did McCone offer Starbuck?
(a) A place at Harvard.
(b) Money.
(c) Status.
(d) A car and a house.

3. From whom does Vonnegut receive a letter?
(a) His mother.
(b) A fan.
(c) His editor.
(d) His wife.

4. McCone's father was a ______.
(a) Factory boss.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Policeman.
(d) Movie star.

5. Starbuck makes fun of Nixon for _________.
(a) His weight problems.
(b) His bad pronunciation.
(c) His bad jokes.
(d) How much he smokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Starbuck describe his son?

2. In the letter Vonnegut receives, it reads: "_____ may fail."

3. Why is Fender, Starbuck's friend, in prison?

4. Why was Ruth reserved about relationships?

5. Mr. Arpad Leen is described as ______.

(see the answer key)

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