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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Starbuck's relationship with Nixon?
(a) They met but never spoke.
(b) They were friends from high school.
(c) They were good friends.
(d) They hated each other.

3. Who leaves the limo?
(a) A famous actress.
(b) A famous prisoner.
(c) A child.
(d) An old friend of Starbuck's.

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

5. Starbuck realizes that by leaving prison he is rejoining _________.
(a) The unbearable lightness of being.
(b) The world of crime.
(c) The fishbowl.
(d) The free enterprise system.

6. When did Starbuck and Ruth meet?
(a) In college.
(b) During the Watergate Scandal.
(c) After World War II.
(d) After he was released from prison.

7. How much money did Starbuck have before he went to prison?
(a) A thousand dollars.
(b) A million dollars.
(c) A few cents.
(d) A few hundred thousand dollars.

8. The Arapahoe dining room has been converted into _________.
(a) A dance hall.
(b) A cinema.
(c) A casino.
(d) A storage room.

9. What does the maitre de at the Arapahoe wear on his lapel?
(a) A name tag.
(b) A microphone.
(c) A photo.
(d) A red ribbon.

10. On a date with Sarah, Starbuck takes her to an ______ restaurant.
(a) Expensive.
(b) Obscure.
(c) All-you-can-eat.
(d) Italian.

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

12. Why are the people of Vicuna leaving their planet?
(a) They heard of a better one.
(b) They're bored with it.
(c) Their population is too great.
(d) It's dying.

13. Where does one Vicuna soul consider going?
(a) Prison.
(b) Saturn.
(c) College.
(d) Back to his home planet.

14. In college, how did Starbuck meet Clewes?
(a) They were roommates.
(b) They were on competing sports teams.
(c) Their parents were friends.
(d) They had a class together.

15. What was Vonnegut's relationship with Powers Hapgood?
(a) They had lunch once.
(b) They were college roommates.
(c) They were cousins.
(d) They were enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did McCone offer Starbuck?

2. Aside from his wives and girlfriends, who is the fourth woman Starbuck ever loved?

3. What did Starbuck become involved with because of Sarah?

4. What does the limo driver wear on his uniform?

5. In the letter Vonnegut receives, it reads: "_______ will prevail."

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