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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. Where does Starbuck's son work?

2. Mr. Arpad Leen is described as ______.

3. What does the maitre de at the Arapahoe wear on his lapel?

4. Starbuck is released from prison in _____.

5. Starbuck realizes that by leaving prison he is rejoining _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Starbuck a socialist?

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

3. With Sarah, is Starbuck loving or courteous?

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

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

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

7. How did the Cuyahoga Massacre impact Starbuck?

8. How is "a rich man's trash can" a symbol for Starbuck?

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

10. What is being foreshadowed in the Prologue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the metaphor of Fender's story of "Vicuna."

Essay Topic 2

Throughout "Jailbird" events foreshadow others, weaving the story together by more than plot. Discuss the use of foreshadowing in "Jailbird" and the effect on the narrative.

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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