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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the harp salesman calculating doing as he talks to Starbuck?
(a) Increasing prices.
(b) Hugging him.
(c) Calling the police.
(d) Kicking Mary Kathleen out.

3. On the cab ride back to Sarah's apartment, what does Starbuck do?
(a) Smokes.
(b) Yells at her.
(c) Cries.
(d) Remains silent.

4. Mary Kathleen calls the men who've helped Starbuck "_____."
(a) Rats.
(b) Family.
(c) Saints.
(d) Friends.

5. Why is Fender, Starbuck's friend, in prison?
(a) Treason.
(b) Theft.
(c) Vandalism.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Starbuck waiting for in the prison yard?

2. What is the last, ironic word of Chapter 6?

3. One of the factory workers was whose mother?

4. What is Starbuck's relationship with his prison guard?

5. Where does one Vicuna soul consider going?

(see the answer key)

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