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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the prologue, "Kilgore Trout is ________."
(a) Back again.
(b) Dead.
(c) Amazing.
(d) Missing.

2. Starbuck is released from prison in _____.
(a) 1992.
(b) 1977.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1967.

3. What started the Cuyahoga Massacre?
(a) A long time political battle.
(b) A conflict between factory workers and bosses.
(c) A sibling rivalry.
(d) A false accusation.

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

5. Why was Starbuck impacted by the Cuyahoga Massacre?
(a) McCone was impacted by it.
(b) His father was involved.
(c) It set the tone for his life.
(d) He lost money on a bet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What prompts Starbuck to remember Sarah Wyatt?

3. A Frenchman at the airport is angry because of the ________ on Starbuck's suit.

4. After their date, what happens to Sarah's and Starbuck's relationship?

5. What was Starbuck's relationship with Nixon?

(see the answer key)

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