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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. What party is being thrown in the Epilogue?
(a) A welcome home party.
(b) A congratulations party.
(c) A farewell party.
(d) A birthday party.

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

3. What was the weather like the night Sacco and Vanzetti were executed?
(a) Hot.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Raining.
(d) Clear.

4. Why does Starbuck want to hide Mary Kathleen's identity?
(a) To protect her vanity.
(b) To keep her secrets.
(c) To get all the attention.
(d) To protect his own self-interests.

5. Why is Starbuck arrested in the Epilogue?
(a) Covering up a murder.
(b) Unlawfully concealing a will.
(c) Stealing clarinet parts.
(d) Lying to the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last time Starbuck cried?

2. What name is Mary Kathleen buried under?

3. Why did Mary Kathleen receive shock treatments?

4. What does Starbuck say to Clewes?

5. Who is Clewes' wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Leen mistake Starbuck for Mrs. Graham?

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

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

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

6. To Mary Kathleen, why does Starbuck have a good heart?

7. Have Mary Kathleen, Clewes, and Starbuck moved past their ugly past?

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

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

10. What does Mary Kathleen personify? What is Vonnegut saying?

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