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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Going to a diner, Starbuck is afraid that __________.
(a) Everyone will know about his past.
(b) He won't be able to afford the bill.
(c) The food will be bad.
(d) He won't know anyone.

2. What did Starbuck take from Mary Kathleen's belongings?
(a) Her food.
(b) Her money.
(c) Her photographs.
(d) All her documents.

3. Starbuck reads a ______ written by his son.
(a) Poem.
(b) Book review.
(c) Short story.
(d) Article.

4. Leen believes Mrs. Graham is there in disguise _________.
(a) To check up on him.
(b) Because the police are after her.
(c) For fun.
(d) To impress him.

5. Mary Kathleen takes Starbuck to her cavern under ________.
(a) Water.
(b) Grand Central Station.
(c) The Empire State Building.
(d) The street.

6. Clewes is now a _______ salesman.
(a) Corrupt.
(b) Magazine.
(c) Failing.
(d) Wealthy.

7. What does Starbuck say to Clewes?
(a) He's missed him.
(b) He forgot about him.
(c) He's sorry.
(d) He is happy to be out.

8. Mary Kathleen is concerned there is no _____ in the world.
(a) Kindness.
(b) Caution.
(c) Humor.
(d) Creativity.

9. What does the crowd watching the reunion encourage Starbuck to do?
(a) Give Mary Kathleen money.
(b) Get her off the street.
(c) Embrace Mary Kathleen.
(d) Run away.

10. What name did Starbuck give to the paramedics for Mary Kathleen?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Graham.
(c) O'Looney.
(d) Starbuck.

11. Starbuck says wealthy business interests are like "_________."
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Thunderstorms.
(c) Heat waves.
(d) Moss.

12. Starbuck's mother's laugh sounds like a _______.
(a) Cackle.
(b) Wheeze.
(c) Siren.
(d) Music box.

13. The beginning of Chapter 16 brings what revelation?
(a) Mary Kathleen is Mrs. Graham.
(b) Starbuck has cancer.
(c) Starbuck lied about his Watergate involvement.
(d) Starbuck cheated on Mary Kathleen.

14. Starbuck thinks fifty year old harps belong in a ______ or a museum.
(a) Store.
(b) House.
(c) Band.
(d) Dump.

15. What was the cause of Mary Kathleen's death?
(a) She was poisoned.
(b) She was hit by a taxi.
(c) Mr. Graham shot her.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What division of RAMJAC is Starbuck now in charge of?

2. When does Leen begin to believe Starbuck is Mrs. Graham in disguise?

3. Why did Mary Kathleen become a heavy drinker?

4. What does Mary Kathleen carry in her plastic bags?

5. Starbuck realizes the bag woman is " the ______ of Mary Kathleen O'Looney!"

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