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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. Starbuck is forgotten in the police precinct for ________.
(a) All night.
(b) An hour.
(c) Two days.
(d) Eight hours.

2. How does Clewes view his time in prison?
(a) The best thing that could have happened to him.
(b) It was what he deserved, so he accepted it.
(c) The worst time of his life.
(d) It was a nice break from reality.

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

4. Who does Mary Kathleen say the rightful owners of RAMJAC are?
(a) Starbuck and his friends.
(b) Russia.
(c) The American people.
(d) Her family.

5. What kind of positions are Starbuck and his friends offered at RAMJAC?
(a) Consultant.
(b) Employee.
(c) Mascot.
(d) Vice president.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd watching the reunion encourage Starbuck to do?

2. Mary Kathleen takes Starbuck to the top of _______.

3. Starbuck's mother's laugh sounds like a _______.

4. What is the fate of RAMJAC?

5. How are Mary Kathleen's final wishes not being met?

Short Essay Questions

1. How far has Leland Clewes come since Starbuck last saw him?

2. What is ironic about Mary Kathleen's death?

3. Is Starbuck's son actually the monster Starbuck claims him to be? Explain.

4. Does Clewes accept Starbuck's apology? What is his response?

5. As far as Starbuck knows, why are he and the other "saints" at Leen's apartment?

6. Why are Starbuck's reunions with Mary Kathleen and Clewes a climax of "Jailbird"?

7. Why should Starbuck have gone to the police in Chapter 11?

8. How does Leen feel about Mrs. Graham? How can you tell?

9. What did Starbuck's life with Ruth embody?

10. Why are Starbuck, Clewes, Edel, and Ubriaco "saints" to Mary Kathleen?

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