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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. In New York, Starbuck stays at the "once ________ Hotel Arapahoe."

2. Starbuck says he became involved in Watergate ________.

3. Saying Trout is on the "outside" means what?

4. Who leaves the limo?

5. After their date, what happens to Sarah's and Starbuck's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the degrees of separation between Sarah Wyatt and Mary Kathleen O'Looney in Chapter 9?

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

3. Why did Starbuck agree to be McCone's protégé?

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

5. After receiving the fan letter, why did Vonnegut feel he didn't need to write this or other books?

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

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

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

9. With Sarah, is Starbuck loving or courteous?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how "Jailbird" comments on the falsehood of personalities and why people paint themselves as they do.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Starbuck's narrative voice reflects his mind and the effect on the reader's experience and understanding.

Essay Topic 3

Starbuck, even after spending years in prison, continues to commit crime. Discuss Starbuck's decisions. Why does he do what he does? What does he think will happen?

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