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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the letter Vonnegut receives, it reads: "_______ will prevail."
(a) Courtesy.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Trust.
(d) Culture.

2. Where does Starbuck's son work?
(a) Starbuck's corner store.
(b) A diner.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The White House.

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

4. Vicuna is a metaphor for _______.
(a) Prison.
(b) Starbuck.
(c) Fender.
(d) Communism.

5. What does Starbuck say to defend himself to Sarah?
(a) His actions were an accident.
(b) She didn't understand the situation.
(c) He does everything out of love.
(d) They people deserved what they got.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the repercussions for Starbuck's involvement in Watergate?

2. What does Carter admire about di Sanza?

3. On a date with Sarah, Starbuck takes her to an ______ restaurant.

4. How did the factory workers for the Wyatt family become poisoned?

5. From whom does Vonnegut receive a letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of interconnection displayed through Starbuck's narrative voice?

2. Is Starbuck's release from prison entering the new or returning to the old?

3. With Sarah, is Starbuck loving or courteous?

4. Upon being released from prison, why does Starbuck stay at the Hotel Arapahoe?

5. How prevalent is "identity" in the Prologue? Why and how is it used?

6. Is "The Sermon on the Mount" a reasonable defense for Sacco and Vanzetti? Why or why not?

7. What do we learn about Starbuck by his attitude towards the red ribbon?

8. What effect do Starbuck's relationships have on him? What is he relationship with himself?

9. How did Starbuck become involved in the Watergate Scandal?

10. Why does Starbuck cry in the cab home?

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