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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last time Starbuck stayed at the Hotel Arapahoe?

2. When did Starbuck and Ruth meet?

3. After the events leading to his arrest, Starbuck earned a reputation for being ______.

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

5. What was Hapgood's default defense for people?

Short Essay Questions

1. With Sarah, is Starbuck loving or courteous?

2. What ruins Sarah's and Starbuck's date? Why does she insist they leave?

3. Why does the red ribbon on Starbuck's suit cause trouble?

4. Why is Clewes not the prominent political figure he was on his way to becoming?

5. Did Ruth's prophesy about her son come true? What is the nature of Starbuck and Ruth's son?

6. What does the arrival of the famous prisoner tie together?

7. What does Starbuck's release from prison mark?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary Kathleen O'Looney and Mrs. Jack Graham, as the same person, illustrate both the socialist and capitalist. Discuss the dual nature of Mary Kathleen and how she embodies and reflects the tension.

Essay Topic 2

Vonnegut discusses a fan letter in the prologue, which says "love may fail, but courtesy will prevail." Discuss how this works as a theme in the book and its angle on humanity and society in "Jailbird."

Essay Topic 3

Interconnection is a prominent theme of "Jailbird." Discuss how Vonnegut connects characters and elements, what the purpose is, and the statement being made.

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